The family lives in India. S is 35 years old and she is a tea stall owner. She lives with her 3 children in a 2-bedroom house and has been living here for 20 years. The family likes the house because they own it and it’s near a water supply. However, the downside is that its roof leaks when it rains. Their most favorite item in the house is their mobile phone. The next big thing they plan on buying is clothes and their dream is to one day be able to rebuild their house with bricks.

The family lives in India. S is 35 years old and she is a tea stall owner. She lives with her 3 children. Her son, B, is 16 years old, and her daughters, P and J, are both 12 years old. All her children are students. S works for 49 hours/week. The family lives in a two-bedroom house that was built with the help of their family and relatives. They have lived here for 20 years. The house has electricity and an outdoor toilet that is shared with another household. The best thing about the house is that the water supply is nearby and safe to drink. S spends about 7 hours per week collecting water. The worst thing about their house is that the roof leaks when it rains. Purchasing food requires 60% of Sumitra’s income. The food is cooked on appliances that use kerosene and wood as fuel. The last time the family went on vacation was many years ago, for one week. The furthest place Sumitra has visited is Mayapur, India. S’s favorite item is her mobile phone. The family saves money, and their next large purchase will likely be clothing. Sumitra dreams of rebuilding her house with bricks.