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Street children in French-speaking Africa — Level A1 — a large flag with a star on it

Street children in French-speaking AfricaCEFR A1

20 Jun 2025

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Adapted from Laura, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by Job Bunana, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
90 words
  • Street children live in many cities across French-speaking Africa.
  • Many families cannot give enough food or money to children.
  • Poverty and violence make children go to the streets.
  • In some places families accuse children of witchcraft.
  • Children sleep outside and form small groups for safety.
  • Some groups use drugs or steal to survive.
  • Music and local words describe street life in towns.
  • Some films and songs show these young people’s lives.
  • Many governments do not make it a priority.
  • Help from communities exists but long-term solutions are uncertain.

Difficult words

  • poverty — A lack of money and basic needs
  • violence — Harm or physical force against people
  • accuse — To say someone did something wrong
  • witchcraft — Belief in magic or harmful spells
  • survive — To stay alive or continue living
  • priority — Something more important than other things

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Discussion questions

  • Have you seen street children in your city?
  • Do you think communities can help street children?
  • What can people do to help these children?

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