Alafia's family managed to join him in September 2023, but soon their happy reunion was cut short by tragedy.

Only weeks after the family were all together again, Alafia's six-year-old son fell ill and died from malnutrition.

“My son loved me so much," a heartbroken Alafia tells us.

"Every time he was around, he always wanted to be close to me. He was only six years old. He loved to tell me stories, always chatting by my side. I think about him every day, and I cry because I can never get him back.”

Alafia does his best to hold on to the memory of his son and stay positive for the sake of his other children.

He says that the support of Concern has been a lifeline in such a difficult time.

“I want to say thank you to Concern because from them, we received mats, jerry cans, blankets, and kitchen sets, and these things have helped us so much. We can now sit on the mat, sleep with our blankets, and cook food on the pots that we received."

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