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Talibe boys project

Talibe boys shown love in action

Tuesday, 24 January 2012 13:31
Written by  Susie Drysdale
Wonderful smiles from boys being impacted by the Talibe Boys project in Mauritania Wonderful smiles from boys being impacted by the Talibe Boys project in Mauritania

'Talibe' is a Wolof word meaning 'follower' or 'disciple'. In Mauritania under the Talibe system, village boys, sometimes as young as 4 years old, are sent by their families to study the Qur'an with a marabout, a folk Islamic teacher. In return for a basic education of the Qur'an and…

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Talibe boys project

Talibe boys project

In the Talibe system, where young village boys are sent to the city to study the Qur'an, life is very difficult for the boys. They are often found begging and stealing on the streets. Two city centres provide an opportunity for more than 100 young boys between 4 -15 years of age placed in the Talibe system to receive education, recreation, vocational training, a nutritious meal, clothing, basic first aid care and access to shower facilities.

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