Click here to sponsor a child like Carlos! All About Carlos Duwan... Carlos is 9 years old and was born on December 15th, 1997 in Colombia. He lives with his parents and little sister, Angi Marcela (6 yrs old). They live together in a one-room home that has concrete floors, a corrugated tile roof and a coal stove. In school, Carlos loves to study Mathematics. After school, he enjoys playing soccer with friends. He enjoys spending time with his family and likes how united they are. Carlos's father is an electrician and earns $60.00 each month. Coming soon: Letters from Carlos Capital: Santa Fé de Bogotá Population: 41.5 million Language: Spanish Access to Clean Water: Urban - 98% Rural-73% Access to Adequate Sanitation: Urban- 97% Rural -51% Under 5 mortality rate: 3.1% GNP per capita: $2,250 Work hard ... Play hard. Colombians live by this motto -- known as the rumbero spirit. And play they do, with a Colombian festival nearly every month of the year -- including regional celebrations designed to preserve and honor Colombian music and traditions. Predominantly Catholic, Colombians have traditional Easter and Christmas celebrations. The nine days leading up to Christmas (la novena) is an especially holy season. The children receive gifts from the "Baby Jesus". Potatoes, rice, beans are among the staples of the Colombian diet. A favorite meal is ajiaco -- soup made with chicken and potatoes. In certain regions, hormiga culona, a specia dish made of fried ants, is also popular. Typically, houses are composed of concrete block. Many homes lack basic services, such as plumbing and electricity. Many children are unable to attend because their families cannot afford required supplies and uniforms. Only 59% of children reach the fifth grade.