This village is fairly remote and the government does not get back there to vaccinate the children. There are also children with congenital rubella disorders, like deafness. Please see Kevin Fell's research paper for more information. When asked what religion they practice, Catholic is the usual answer. However, it's common to see these beliefs blended with their own traditional voodoo practices.
Missionaries come through occasionally.
Education Most young children aged 5 to 13 go to school. In this village, many adults are illiterate. The government provides a teacher for the village. School supplies are hard to come buy. The school is a one-room hut.