Rondavel

In the village many will live a very simple lifestyle. While the homes look differently, many will live in a single round structure called a rondavel with a grass roof. Grandmothers will be the care givers for the sick, disabled, and grandchildren. If the mother has a job in the city many times the children are sent to live in the village. 

One home we visited was a single room with an unfinished roof. The roof was unfinished to allow a breeze to filter through, but when rain and winter time approached I imagine this is not such a benefit. Inside this one roomed rondavel made of mud was a crippled woman and her family. The mattresses that were spread onto the floor and were super thin were right next to each other where she lived with her daughter and her 2 grandchildren. As she lay her head against the dirt wall, she expressed her thanks to be able to help provide for her family with the food from the food hampers. 

This lady was crippled 

This bed was on the other side of the one roomed home
where this family of 4 slept.