Domitille Nyirabavakure is the girl from Rwanda whose face in on this year's Trocaire box.  This is her story.

Domitille gets up early to collect water. She goes to get water with her older sister Violette. The well is about five minutes walk away, but Domitille is still learning how to carry the jerry can on her head, so it takes her a little longDomitille gets up early to collect water. She goes to get water with her older sister Violette. The well is about five minutes walk away, but Domitille is still learning how to carry the jerry can on her head, so it takes her a little longer than Violette to get home.
Domitille loves her family, especially her parents. She likes playing with her sisters and brother. She pretends to play house with her little sister Irenee. Domitille helps at home by cleaning out the compound. She uses a big broom. Domitille sings while she cleans because it makes it more fun.

Domitille attends nursery school every day. She loves nursery and her teacher is good fun. Domitille’s favourite thing to do at nursery is to sing. She also enjoys learning how to write. Domitille has many friends at nursery; she likes to talk to them.

Domitille eats twice a day, for lunch and dinner. Her favourite meal is rice and beans, but she rarely has this. She mainly eats cassava.
er than Violette to get home.

Domitille loves her family, especially her parents. She likes playing with her sisters and brother. She pretends to play house with her little sister Irenee. Domitille helps at home by cleaning out the compound. She uses a big broom. Domitille sings while she cleans because it makes it more fun.

Domitille attends nursery school every day. She loves nursery and her teacher is good fun. Domitille’s favourite thing to do at nursery is to sing. She also enjoys learning how to write. Domitille has many friends at nursery; she likes to talk to them.

Domitille eats twice a day, for lunch and dinner. Her favourite meal is rice and beans, but she rarely has this. She mainly eats cassava.