Hello, my name is Djemilatou.  I come from a Muslim family.  I live with my grandmother and my two siblings in a small home that does not have either running water or electricity.  My grandmother makes a little money by working with cocoa beans.  We also have a small family farm where we try to grow the food that we eat throughout the year.

I walk about a kilometer each way to get to school.  I could really use a bike to help me get their easier!  History/Geography class is my favorite! After school, I study my lessons. I also have to do my chores which include helping to make dinner or going into town to buy supplies to make dinner. When I’m all grown up, I want to become a seamstress!