Snapshot of Shakeel

Shakeel feeding a goat Photo: Rajendra Shaw/Oxfam

Name: Mohammad Shakeel (called Shakeel) Age: 7 Address: Hyderabad, India I live with my mother and father and brother and sister. My house My house is in a big city. It is made of stones and earth. My dad built it himself. I like to help him when he's painting the house. Favourite food Gosht. This is a meat curry which we eat once a week, usually on Sundays. Helping at home My special job is feeding and milking the goats in the morning and evening. Favourite games We play cricket, football and marbles. I also like riding my bike. Best friends Rahim, Moulana, Ahmed and Suleman. My dreams I dream of a brand new bicycle. When I grow up I want to be a teacher. Other things you might like to know about me At school I like doing art best. In the evenings before bed, I like watching TV or listening to stories that my sister reads. Cidinha from Brazil Sasha from Russia Muluken from Ethiopia

 

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