Class
5
Born in
2014
A boy born in 2014 lives with his mentally ill mother, who has been unwell for four years. His father has abandoned the family. They rent a shack built against a wall on the edge of a swamp, where Baba lives with his sick mother and six siblings. Baba is the youngest. The family is supported by his older brother, who works at a motorcycle repair shop. They eat only once a day. Baba is described as a hardworking and diligent child. His responsibility at home is fetching water. Baba loves going to school, with reading being his favorite activity. He does not enjoy dictation because spelling French words is difficult for him. He has no school supplies, textbooks, or a uniform. Baba has many friends, and they enjoy playing football and cycling. He also loves drawing. His dream is to have a bicycle and a school uniform.