Nanday, mother
About me
My name is Nanday
I'm in my thirties but I don’t know my exact age. I came to Kroo Bay after the war in 1999 to find my mother. I found her here and I stayed.My videos
My children
I gave birth to five children but I lost two. My eldest son is Foday and he's 17 years old. My second child is Sonia and she's 15. She is a twin but her sister died when she was six months old. My fourth child was a boy, he was called Ali. He died when he was thirteen months old. My last child is clled Kadiatu. She is now two years and two months old.
Foday is dumb so I don’t know what he will do with his life. Sonia goes to school. She's in class five. I hope that her education will mean she'll be fine in the future. I hope for a better future for my children.
My work
I sell coal to make a living. I usually earn between 1000 and 2000 Leones (£0.20 and £0.30) in one day. On a good day my children and I can earn up to 7000 Leones (£1.16).
During the rains
In the dry season we survive in Kroo Bay. But during the rainy season it's hard. The place is cold, the river floods and we get sick.
What makes me happy
My favourite part of the day is when my children and I go to bed and we wake up together. I'm happy to see that everybody is fine in the morning.
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Nanday
Hello Nanday,
I am a mother in Australia. I hope to help by donating to Save the Children.
I hope the donations we are sending to Save the children will help you one day to share with the other families in better housing where there is no flooding.
You are such a good mother, Nanday. I hope God blesses you and that your family stay healthy and wake up with a smile for you every day. I wish I was as brave as you, Nanday.
Look after yourself.
A big hug from Rosalind.
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Nanday
Hello Nanday,
I am a mother in Australia. I hope to help by donating to Save the Children.
I hope the donations we are sending to Save the children will help you one day to share with the other families in better housing where there is no flooding.
You are such a good mother, Nanday. I hope God blesses you and that your family stay healthy and wake up with a smile for you every day. I wish I was as brave as you, Nanday.
Look after yourself.
A big hug from Rosalind.
hope
Dear Nanday,
I'm sorry about your two children and your country but I hope and I know it will get better soon. I hope people will start appreciating you more as you have three children. I know and hope Kroo Bay will get better.
I hope for the best,
katie xxxx
blessings to you and you children
Hello there.
I'm Olly. I'm 24 and I live in Brighton, England.
I'm fundraising as I write this note to you. The campaign is going so well and we are having a very posative response. My heart goes out to you and all your family.
God bless and stay safe.
Hi Nanday
Hi Nanday,
I used to live in Sierra Leone and I remember how harsh it can be in the rainy season, you do have a beautiful country though and I hope things get better for you and your children.
I too have a teenage son that doesn't do very much with himself.
I think girls are easier than boys.
I will be thinking of you and your family
With love xxxx
hello
Hi Nanday
It sounds like you have a big challenge on your hands but you seem strong and determined so your children are lucky to have you. It made me smile to hear that what makes you happy because my best bit of the day is also when my kids climb into my bed in the morning. Good luck with everythng!
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i want cry sorry for your lost
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Hi, my names chloe I like kroo bay its fun save the children is cool and funky Ive got to go now bye.
Hello Nanday
your story moved me very much and I was so sorry to hear about your children that didn't servive.I have two children who are now 5 and7. I thank God that they are healthy. And so from one mother to another I will keep you and your family in my prayers and I hope that you can stay warm and healthy and cheerful through the rainy season.With best wishes from Liz.
