Irene Esong, 16,
Nairobi, Kenya
“The Beauty of Dreams”
Many will dream of how to improve their living standards by studying hard at school so that they can kill the monster called poverty. As they say, the future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams, no matter how displaced. Obstacles should never stop us from dreaming. If one runs into a wall, do not turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work your way around it--and that is how one can achieve their dreams. Let us fill our minds with thoughts of peace, courage, health and hope for our dreams are what our thoughts make them.
Irene Esong lives in one of the biggest and poorest slums in the world. Food is in short supply and there is no electricity or running water. What, do you think, keeps her strong?
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Zhang Yi Chi, 11, Beijing, China
"Her Hopes Come True"
A Tibetan girl near Qinghai Lake carries a lamb waiting for people to take her photo. Sometimes she sings a song for the people also. She gets $0.74 for one photo (about 5.00 RMB in Chinese money). Her hope is so small and easy to fulfill. She looks happy with a hoping gaze.
Zhang Yi Chi took this photo of a Tibetan girl, probably around her age,when she was on a family vacation to western China. What do you think the girl will do with the money Zhang gave her for her picture?
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