ALPHANSO: S999-BOA

Ten-year-old Alphanso is in Kindergarten One this year, excited to begin his educational journey despite starting school later than most children his age. Alphanso lives with his mother, who has been his sole caregiver since his father left the family four years ago. His father had traveled to the capital city in search of work but has never been heard from since, leaving Afonso’s mother to shoulder the responsibility of raising him on her own. Despite the challenges he has faced, Alphanso is full of hope and dreams for the future. He aspires to become a construction worker when he grows up, with a goal of building houses to help families like his own. His enthusiasm and determination to learn are clear, and he looks forward to making his dreams a reality.