Most did not wear shoes. In terms of their other material possessions, many only owned a few tin dishes, a frying pan and a bed. The look in the people's eyes reflected the struggle of their daily lives. A girl stands in front of her home in Raboteau. For the people of Raboteau, life is a constant struggle.
Malnutrition is a chronic problem among children.
A trip to a clean water source is generally a time-consuming daily chore. In the recent past, worsening sanitary conditions were causing more and more cases of severe diarrhea among pre-school children. Three years ago, CARE offered to help the community of Raboteau. The first issue addressed was the severe drainage problem. The community accepted.