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Sharif AJ is the only child of her mother. It is his dream to become a soldier when he grows up. He also wishes to help his family and live together with his mother. Sharif AJ was left under the care of his aging grandparents when his parents got separated when he was still very young. His mother is now working as a helper living away from them. She needs to sacrifice to sustain the needs of her son. AJ and his grandparents are living in a house made of mixed light materials like bamboo, cheap wood and iron roof. They fetch water from the deep-well and buy water for drinking. Sharif AJ is enrolled in a public elementary school near their house. He can write his name but not legibly. He can now syllabicate words. AJ loves to eats ice cream and listed as his favorite. He spends most of his time playing outside the house with other kids of his age.