Proverb in the local language
Unkono ogumo gudalelaga ng'wana.
Who raises a child?
Proverb's direct translation
One hand does not raise a child.
Proverb's meaning
It takes a couple, family or community to raise a child. A complex task requires the support of many people.
Equivalent proverb
It takes a community to raise a child. United we stand; divided we fall.
From: Sukuma of Tanzania
