María hopes to be a dentist!

María is 12 years and old and is the daughter of Catherine and Sac. She lives in the village of Xejuyup Xexac in rural Guatemala. María is in second grade, and when she grows up she dreams of becoming a dentist.

Her father supports the family as a day laborer, earning about $60/month. Her mother works as a seamstress, earning about $40/month.

Thanks to your combined donations, María looks forward to the 30 minute walk from her home to the Roots and Wings computer center for a year of computer literacy classes!