Living in Africa

By Stella, 9, Leicester, UK

In Africa, there is plenty of sunshine and a nice community. In some parts of Africa such as the North, people are rich but there is war. Whereas in the South, where I come from, people are neither rich nor poor.

People are dying of HIV in Africa. A number of children have lost people who were close to them. A lot of people have to work and live on the streets. There is no fun and games for them.

There are lots of beautiful animals in Africa such as lions, tigers, monkeys, scorpions, reptiles, chickens and antelope.

Some children die before their eighth birthday. Many people walk all the way to the well to get water. Sometimes it is dirty. People get diseases such as cholera and bilharzia.

Although life was difficult I was happy because I had all my family.

If I had not come here I would not have a good education. (November 2004)

From Kennedy, 12, Red Deer, Canada
I go to Gateway and we are doing as much as we can to help people in Africa. We raised over 3,000 dollars. Thanks for letting more know about the pain and suffering in Africa.
(February 2009)  

From Pavan, 11, UK
I hope you are happy now, it must be sad leaving Africa but everyone needs to look ahead in their lives and not look back. March 2008)  

From Sharon-Michelle, 13, South Africa
I know what you mean. I live here too. It's hard but beautiful and there is so much wrong here but so much right. Thank u for saying so many nice things about our country ;-] (September 2007)  

From Tiffany, 10, Clarksville,TN, USA
Hello,
I thought your story was very cool! I really like the way you told the people about your country. I really would like to visit Africa now!
Thanks!! Bye!! From Tiffany (June 2005)  

From Melon, 11, Ilkley, UK
I thought your message was rather touching and I feel sorrowful for you.The animals sounded great, monkeys are my favourite animals and hey, we originated from them!! I think you would be a great speaker 'coz in your message 'living in Africa', you spoke well and people reading your message will feel sorry for the poor people living there and you will have got a message across about life in Africa. From Melon xx (May 2005)  

From Alison, 11, Monsey, NY, US
Africa sounds really exciting, except about the diseases. I am filled with sorrow and grief for you. I adore animals, so I think Africa would be the right place for me! My favorites are the entire cat family (lions, tigers, jaguars, leopards…) and panda bears, and a few others. Have fun! Love, ***Alison*** (November 2004)  

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