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Family 79, Cote d'Ivoire
$61

Family 79

Family 79, Cote d'Ivoire
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Family 79

Family 79, Cote d'Ivoire
Monthly income
$61
$61
Monthly income

The family lives in Ivory Coast. L is 40 years old and his wife M is 20 years old. They both work as farmers and live with their 3 children and 3 other family members. They live in a 2-bedroom house and have been living here for 5 years. The family is planning to buy some farming tools and their dream is to be able to buy a car.

The family lives in Ivory Coast. L is 40 years old and his wife M is 20 years old. They both work as farmers and live with their 3 children and 3 other family members. Working together about 236 hours per week farming and selling cassava. The family owns their 2-bedroom house and some agricultural land. The house was built by household members, relatives, and friends, and the family has resided there for 5 years. There is no electricity, toilet, or drinking water. Safe drinking water is available and costs the family up to 10% of their income; M spends 14 hours per week collecting water. Food is cooked on a wood-burning stove; M spends about 25 hours per week collecting firewood. The family produces 90% of their own food and spend 30% of their income to purchase the rest. The family has never been on vacation, but is planning to purchase farming tools and dreams of someday buying a car.

Photo by: Zoriah Miller
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