When poverty throws children into the streets

Romaric is a 17-year-old teenager. A year ago, he left his mother living in a village in Bafoussam to go to Yaoundé, the capital of Cameroon, 254 km away. Unfortunately, he was unable to find the job he wanted and ended up on the street. He managed to survive by selling plastic bags in local markets.

Romaric has a dream, to have his carpentry workshop. In his village, he had the chance to start a practical training in carpentry and he fell in love with the craft. Since we picked him up in the shelter, he’s been working hard to save, to make his dream come true.