The phenomenon of street children is prevalent in Goma and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The author, a student and journalist in Goma, encounters three young boys aged 12, 10, and 9, who survive by scavenging for food near the university. One boy, Charité Assani, shares his story of living with his mother and siblings without education or stable income after his father's death. The article highlights the various reasons children end up on the streets, including family conflicts and parental expulsion. The author calls on the government and organizations to provide protection and education to these children, emphasizing the negative impact of street life on their future development and potential.