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Erve was about 7 years old at the time of our visit in March
2009 (Mom wasn’t sure if he was 6 or 7). Erve has 1 younger sibling and 2 older
siblings, the oldest of which is about 16.They live with their Mom in the village of Nabengya. Erve’s father is
mentally challenged (although he hasn’t always been this way) and lives with
other family in the town of Yako, so Mom is raising the children alone.
Erve is in his first year of school.The older siblings are also in primary
school.The oldest, Norago will graduate
to junior high next year if she passes the entrance exam.However, tuition increases from $5/year for
primary school to $75-125/year for junior high; so without sponsorship support,
it’s unlikely she will be able to continue.
Mom cultivates millet with the help of the kids. They have
no other source of income and no family members helping them out.
They have no electricity and draw their water from the
nearby well. They own one donkey and one goat. Their house is in average
condition. At the time of our visit they were all in good health.
Construction of the next 2 classrooms has begun! The deadline for completion is the 30th of September 2010 so we'll be ready for the start of school the first week of October.
Be sure to read the latest updates in the March Newsletter posted in the Blog section!
Special Blessing Received from Hand of Hope - Joyce Meyer Ministries!
Ouedraogo, Erve
