Sad Tale Of A Deserted Child

He has been subjected to torture and abject poverty throughout his teenage life.

His mother deserted him when he was only a few years old. His paternal uncle, who subjected him to ruthless abuse, brought him up. "I grew up under the care of my uncle without knowing who my real parents were. My uncle just told me that my mother abandoned me when I was young and that she was now staying in Masunga village," said Alfred, adding that ever since his mother abandoned him, he has seen her only once. While other children his age enjoyed the love and care of their parents, Alfred said he never got the opportunity to enjoy his childhood. Growing up under the care of his uncle has been a nightmaare for him together with his two elder brothers. "My uncle treated us badly in front of his own children. We were forced to carry out all the household chores while we were supposed to be doing our school work," he said.