Mothers who are struggling in poor conditionsUnknown 
Wang Bao Village, Xingping area, Xi-Ji County, Jingxia. Wang Wunu, 30, total 4 family members. 10 acres mountain farm. In 2000, 150 kgs qiao wheat. No horse. Government helps with seeds every year.
Ge-Jing Village, Shuitang town, Ziyun County, Guizhou Province. Liang Zhongying, 29, 4 family members. 2.5 acres of landhill farm. 400 kgs of corn last year, red shu 50 kgs. For the past three months, the family did not have food. For the past six months, no cooking oil. no horse. Her husband went out to find job in Feb. and returned with 280 yuan (US$34) in Aug.
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