Each day at St Yared I am greated by 88 beautiful smiling faces and almost as many hugs and cheek kisses. A yard full of laughter and big dreams.
My favorite part of the day is visiting the kids homes after school and learning their stories. The family I visited this afternoon live in the kitchen of an uncles tiny home and have an income of less than $1 per week.
These kids are my hero's, to come to school each day full of laughter and love, to study and learn as well as they do, to return home to cook or clean, to work or teach their families, shows so much about their beautiful characters.
My favorite part of the day is visiting the kids homes after school and learning their stories. The family I visited this afternoon live in the kitchen of an uncles tiny home and have an income of less than $1 per week.
These kids are my hero's, to come to school each day full of laughter and love, to study and learn as well as they do, to return home to cook or clean, to work or teach their families, shows so much about their beautiful characters.
A few from the school of St Yared. Ethiopia.
The school of St Yared is a small but growing school that provides western style education to underprivileged kids in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The aim of the school is to 'Fight Poverty through Education.' The children are selected on their apptitude, attitude and poverty level. The aim is equip these children with the skills and knowledge to help their families, communities and affect change in their country. The school is funded through child sponsors and generous donations from varied individuals. Some of the best English speaking Ethiopians I have met have been the 6 or 7 year olds at this school. I can't wait to see their dreams become realities.
The school of St Yared is a small but growing school that provides western style education to underprivileged kids in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The aim of the school is to 'Fight Poverty through Education.' The children are selected on their apptitude, attitude and poverty level. The aim is equip these children with the skills and knowledge to help their families, communities and affect change in their country. The school is funded through child sponsors and generous donations from varied individuals. Some of the best English speaking Ethiopians I have met have been the 6 or 7 year olds at this school. I can't wait to see their dreams become realities.
Leana Barnett:
Lovely pics Arls - Betty looks great in goals - do you reckon she will be playing for Ethiopia in the World Cup! Cant wait to go see the school, the kids are super cute!
(05.30.11 @ 07:22 AM)
aimee:
this is beautiful arlene, it makes me smile :) these kids are inspirational
(05.30.11 @ 01:07 PM)
Sheridan:
I love these :) good job!
(05.30.11 @ 07:25 PM)
Anna:
Love it! Ethiopia's strong future voices. Best of luck to the both of you.
(05.30.11 @ 10:37 PM)
Jules:
Sweet picture Arlene!! These kids look gorgeous... some of them remind me of my kids at school! :)
(05.30.11 @ 10:41 PM)
Siri:
Ethiopia! Great photos, espescially #6. Have a good time=)
(05.31.11 @ 04:53 AM)
Katey:
So much joy and beauty. You capture faces wonderfully!
(06.08.11 @ 09:34 AM)
Marbella. Spain. 2010
Arlene:
I know the history in that place is unreal
Another one from Chamonix. Ice and snow are so fascinating. I love the details and beauty that surrounds us in nature. I love that I have been given eyes to see these things and the luxury of time, money and freedom to be able to share the things I see.
jk:
ahhhh shux. aint he a cutey. he looks like he needs a big polar bear hug. can we keep him? can we? can we?
(11.28.10 @ 04:35 AM)
very.
(06.08.11 @ 10:29 PM)very.
good.