Denilson Felix Da lives with his parents and 2 brothers. His parents struggle to provide for the family. His father is a poultry seller and his mother is a farm laborer. Despite their efforts it is difficult to meet the family's needs.

Denilson Felix Da is growing up in a poor community in the beautiful country of Brazil. Houses are made of stone, brick or clay, depending on the materials available. Few homes have sewage or piped water. Children and their families eat a diet that frequently consists of rice and beans. The terrain varies from desert to dense forest, and the climate is hot except in the mountains. Denilson Felix Da is not in school at this time. He likes to play ball. He helps at home by working with mother doing household tasks. He is in good health.