Ahmed spends his days guiding his donkey cart through the busy streets of Cairo, delivering gas cylinders to his father’s customers. He knows the city well, plays an important role in his community, and takes pride in helping his family.
But Ahmed also carries a quiet, personal pride—one he keeps hidden until the day’s work is done. As his story unfolds, so does his secret: something small, yet deeply meaningful—he has learned to write his name.