Chaka Sanogo

First grader Chaka never knew his father. After his mother became pregnant, the father abandoned her. He also has 2 younger brothers from his mother's new partner. Together with the mother's family, they live in huts made of all kinds of plastic bags. The mother went to school, completed elementary school, but did not pass the final exam. His father sends a little money every now and then, but it is not enough to support the family. The mother paints henna and sells fruit juice in the market, which is how she supports the small family. They can eat twice a day, usually the same at noon and the rest in the evening. Chaka loves going to school, he loves everything about school, he says. A tiny, brave, very intelligent little boy who answers questions independently. He helps his mother with selling juice and does what is entrusted to him at home. He likes soccer, Messi is his favorite. According to his mother, he is a serious, good child. He would like to have a toy car, school supplies, textbooks.