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Bintou was about 12 years old at the time of our visit in
January (her mom was not at all sure about her age). Bintou’s father died 3
years ago of diabetes leaving Mom to take care of 3 children (2 other children
are married and 1 died). Bintou is the only one of the children attending school.
The family lives in the village of Zinigma, just outside of
Yako. They live alone in a small courtyard in a mud-brick house that is not in
good condition. There is no electricity and they draw their water from a nearby
well. They have 1 goat, but no other animals.
Mom cultivates millet with her children and also sells some
potassium to get a little bit of money. There are no relatives or anyone else
that is helping to support the family. At the time of our visit they were 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!
Sankara, Bintou
