This image captures a gathering in Konongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo

This image captures a gathering in Konongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The scene features one adult male and approximately 20-25 children, ranging from toddlers to pre-teens, outdoors on reddish-brown, unpaved ground. The adult male, positioned centrally, wears a light-colored, long-sleeved shirt and a blue baseball cap, facing the children and holding what appears to be a document or small notebook in his right hand. A girl to his immediate left holds two bright blue binders. The children are largely gathered around the adult, with several looking towards him. Their attire is varied, consisting of simple dresses, skirts, shirts, and trousers, some appearing worn. In the mid-ground, slightly to the right, a boy balances a reddish-brown, flat object, possibly a tray or board, on his head with both hands raised. Further to the right, another older boy is holding a much younger child upside down by the legs. Other children are scattered throughout the foreground and mid-ground, some observing, some seemingly engaged in play. The background shows sparse, dry vegetation and several single-story structures with reddish-brown walls and roofs, characteristic of rural or semi-rural housing. Trees with green foliage are visible on the left, and a larger, bare tree trunk stands in the mid-background. The overall environment suggests a dry, possibly arid, outdoor setting with rudimentary infrastructure.