Nathalie lives in Haiti, a country where two out of three people live on less than £2 per day. Just less than half of the population (48.7%) can read and write. One-third of Haitian girls are married by the age of 18.

Nathalie’s mum buys and sells mangoes and root vegetables for a living. Nathalie does some little jobs around the house, cleaning the pots and dishes, and also knows how to do some little laundry jobs like washing her hair ribbons. "She knows how to clean them for school,” explained her father. “In the future, I see her like a great, big lady having everything within her reach; maybe she will become a leader in this country.”

Although education is highly valued and technically free, the majority of Haitians cannot afford to pay for uniforms, textbooks and supplies, and most primary schools in Haiti are expensive private schools. The school drop-out rate is increasing, particularly among girls.

Speaking about school, Nathalie said, “My favourite meal is oatmeal and I like going to the club and drawing and writing. I’ve learnt how to sing and participate in sports activities and play jump rope.”

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