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"I like collecting flowers with my friends, and having enough time to sing and dance. I love skipping and swimming in the pond.

Life is good in the RCC because we get to play games more than we do at home with our families. When I am at home I have to collect water from the well four times a day, sweep the house and help with the cooking. My brother eats first and I eat what is left.

In the RCC there is a cook who makes us our food. We still collect water but not very much. After school is over I'm free to play everyday. I eat good food with my friends and enjoy having the time to learn.

When my parents leave for the brick-kilns I cry a lot. The volunteer gives us chocolate and biscuits to cheer us up.

When I'm older I would like to be a teacher maybe. I'm not sure yet. I definitely don't want to be a brick-maker."


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