Aluminum Home is not a House
This photo was taken on a remote hillside in Costa Rica. Generally one may assume that they are abandoned shacks or a deserted village. These structures are made of metal and the people within make them a home, but these should not be houses; simply a shelter from the rain. However, these are the homes of several families who attempt to make a living among the mountains. This primitive housing is neither safe nor sanitary for any person to reside in. It was heartwarming to see the smiling faces of the children who knew no different; who did not know what they were missing. The way in which they have adapted and accepted their lives, is inspiring. However, no human being should have to live in these conditions. No one should sleep on dirt floors. No one should have to worry if their home can weather a storm. No one should live amongst the rubble. No one.