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Child Begging in the Central Sahel — Level A1 — a group of children sitting on the ground

Child Begging in the Central SahelCEFR A1

4 Nov 2025

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Adapted from Laura, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by E. Diop, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
75 words
  • Poverty and insecurity are common in the Central Sahel.
  • People see children begging in big cities.
  • Cities include Niamey, Bamako and Ouagadougou.
  • Many children wear rags and carry a bowl.
  • Some children go to Quranic schools (Talibés).
  • Teachers sometimes send children to beg for money.
  • Groups and NGOs try to help the children.
  • Government action is uneven and often weak.
  • Many children walk far and feel hungry.
  • People warn of a lost, at-risk generation.

Difficult words

  • poverty — Lack of money and things needed.
  • children — Young people, usually under 18.
  • beg — To ask for money or food.
  • threatened — In danger of harm or trouble.
  • school — Place where children learn.
  • dream — To hope for something better.
  • clothes — Items worn to cover the body.

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Discussion questions

  • Why do you think many children dream of a better life?
  • What can be done to help children in poverty?
  • How do you feel about children begging in the streets?

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