Melissa is 8 years old. She lives with her mother, brother and sisters in Querétaro, Mexico. Her father passes by every now and then, but no longer lives there. Melissa's mother works as a street vendor. She has a stall that she sets up on the street in the morning. She sells chips and sweets. With the earnings, she rents two rooms in a shared house and looks after her children. The children help pack the chips and sell the products. For many years, Melissa and her brother and sisters have been regular customers at the mobile school in Querétaro.
Jessika Martinez is the coordinator of the project and has been involved in the mobile school project since 2003. Every year, they have a great impact on the children and youth in Quéretaro.
With the support of the Forvia Foundation, we made this short film about Melissa.
