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10-year old Denis,the elder brother of Hope and Faith,acts as the household head.This role is often left to boys in families where both parents've died or where children've been left by a parent who's only job chance takes him/her to a remote town.Denis also shares the role of a caregiver to their small sister.Having full-time family responsibilities combined with lack of financial means often prevents these children from getting education and impacts their health and future life prospects.

KENYA | Monday, 7 January 2013 | Views [326] | View Smaller Image

10-year old Denis,the elder brother of Hope and Faith,acts as the household head.This role is often left to boys in families where both parents've died or where children've been left by a parent who's only job chance takes him/her to a remote town.Denis also shares the role of a caregiver to their small sister.Having full-time family responsibilities combined with lack of financial means often prevents these children from getting education and impacts their health and future life prospects.

 

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