There's something about the simplicity of a child's understanding of the world that makes their perspective fascinating. Meet several kids from around the world and see what they have to say about life, their dreams and how they want to make a difference.
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Two of the 12 million faces—Tshepiso Mokoena, 11, and her stepsister Katleho, 9, were orphaned when their mother died of AIDS.
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“I believe each child can contribute something, do something—not only for his or her family but for the environment as well.”
—Sheila Mae, 12
Last year, sponsored child Sheila Mae helped plant mangrove trees and clear garbage from her village in central Philippines. With community members, she planted trees along the coast to protect the land from erosion.
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“I like boiled corn because it’s easy to eat. I like eating corn because it gives me energy.”
—Tsehay, 12
Tsehay, a sponsored child who lives in Ethiopia, stands below rows of dried corn that hang from the roof of her rural home. World Vision helped her parents improve their crops through the seeds and tools program, which provides farmers with the resources and training they need to reap more bountiful harvests.
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“I want to make money when I grow up so that I can take care of my mother and brother.”
—Eruni, 8
Eruni and her two-year-old brother, Damithu, live in a region of Sri Lanka affected by the tsunami of 2004. As part of a World Vision economic recovery program, Eruni’s mother, who lost her husband in the disaster, attends a widows’ support group. World Vision provided her with a sewing machine to help her sew clothes to earn more income for her family. She uses the money to send Eruni to school.
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“I am playing soccer because I want to become a famous player and travel the world.
—Kabo, 13
Kabo enjoys playing soccer in front of his school in the southern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Through the support of Canadian sponsors, World Vision built the primary school where Kabo attends Grade 6 with nearly 300 other students in his community. Child sponsorship helps pay for Kabo’s school fees, notebooks and other school materials.
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“I like eating cucumbers. My mouth turns green.”
—Katherinee Yamileth Carias, 5
Katherinee, a sponsored child in western El Salvador, helps harvest cucumbers. Before World Vision encouraged her father to diversify his crops, he primarily grew corn and beans. The family now harvests cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes as well, providing nutritious food and additional income.
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“I don’t get the chance to light candles too often. I really like it.”
—Sewvandi Shamila Wijesinghe, 9
During a special dance performance, Sewvandi Shamila lights a candle at a community centre in southern Sri Lanka. The centre, built in partnership with World Vision, offers children a safe place to play and learn. Staff members provide after-school classes in math and in the country’s national languages, Sinhala and Tamil.
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