The image depicts an outdoor daytime scene in Ngalula, Democratic Republic of the Congo, on reddish-brown dirt ground

The image depicts an outdoor daytime scene in Ngalula, Democratic Republic of the Congo, on reddish-brown dirt ground. Approximately 20-25 individuals are visible, primarily children ranging from toddler to early teens, along with one adult male. In the center-left foreground, an adult male stands, facing slightly right, wearing a red short-sleeved shirt, a tan multi-pocketed utility vest, dark blue jeans, and light sneakers. He holds a blue folder or notebook in his left hand and is observing the immediate vicinity. To the right and slightly in front of the adult, a group of four to five young children (estimated 2-6 years old) are seated or crouching on the ground. One child in a black tank top holds a thin, light-colored stick upright. Another child in a light brown t-shirt is leaning forward, interacting with the ground. In the mid-ground, behind the adult and to his right, a line of approximately eight to ten children (estimated 5-12 years old) stands, facing generally left. They wear various casual clothing. On the far left mid-ground, a girl in a light pink top and patterned pants stands with her arms slightly raised. Additional children are scattered throughout the scene, including one in an orange shirt on the left and several others in the background. The environment includes sparse trees with light-colored trunks and green foliage. In the distant background, several single-story structures with reddish-brown walls and dark roofs are visible, indicating a settlement. A small piece of white litter is discernible on the dirt ground in the lower-left foreground. Shadows suggest bright sunlight.