The situation is the same in every village: endless poverty and famine as a result of a drought that has lasted more than ten months and is expected to last at least two more. As a result, schools have been closed…

We stopped by the state-run primary school in Mbulumina, and on our way back, we passed through the village where my young friend Oscar lives. He ran to meet us as soon as he heard the sound of our car, shouting “Father Sweets”, “Father Sweets”.

Munomba is a small village located far from the river. It hasn’t rained in nearly ten months, so everything is dry. People are facing a severe famine this year, with no food or drink…