Growing up in Africa taught me to be self-reliant and resilient. Putting children to work must be seen in local context
Aged eight, Tayambile would walk with her mother every day to fetch water. On her 2km return journey in 30C heat, she would carry 20 litres in an aluminium bucket on her head.
She would then help to pound maize in a mortar and prepare food for the family – typically fresh fish caught by her father on the lake.
Continue reading…Growing up in Africa taught me to be self-reliant and resilient. Putting children to work must be seen in local context Aged eight, Tayambile would walk with her mother every day to fetch water. On her 2km return journey in 30C heat, she would carry 20 litres in an aluminium bucket on her head.She would then help to pound maize in a mortar and prepare food for the family – typically fresh fish caught by her father on the lake. Continue reading…