Oumar Djibo

The boy, born in 2013, is growing up in a family with five children and lives in an extended family household. His father completed five years at a Franco-Arab school (a type of school that primarily emphasizes religious education), and his mother is illiterate. The parents place great emphasis on their children’s education. They would like all five children to attend school, but they cannot afford it financially. The father works as a driver, and the mother sells small items at the market. Oumar enjoys going to school and is a very good student; his favorite subject is literature. He likes to play and often plays football with his friends. His favorite color is white and, like many boys in Mali, he would like to become a football player. According to his parents, he is an intelligent, hardworking, and polite child. ⚽📚