Children they have always been our favourite. These smiling faces, still have a smile inspite of what surrounds them. This time we were at a place called Bawana a relocation hub for people who were forced out of their homes in the name of illegal possesion of land. This forced hundreds to be away from any source of income and livelihood. In the midst of misery it is a blessing to see smiling faces reflecting innocence. We were here to capture the educational programmes run by an NGO. Education being an integral part of a child's growth cannot be ignored.
What was amazing is the enviornment that they study in, the opportunity that these children have been given inspite of their ill fates. I as an adult always wondered about the funds that are collected in the interest of primary education but while being here i knew that they were not misappropriated for. For all you readers seeing would be beliveing for all conslusions drawn quickly should quickly be forgotten as well. After spending two hours in these make shift classrooms when we walked out it was difficult to accept the reality of the state of people living there. It is commendable to see parents who still miss meals but believe in sending their children to school in neat pair of clothes.
Monday, September 22, 2008
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