Educating children from the dump


	Educating children from the dump

traviscrocker

8-17-2008 8:07 AM

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mercy, poverty

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8-17-2008 3:12 PM

Antara

Inspiring.

Being in Thailand and witnessing the poverty firsthand was in large part what inspired me to return to college and work towards getting my degree. I am now halfway there

I was in Bangkok when the Tsunami hit and I hope to return to Thailand someday with skills that can help in a more tangible way. I am going to look more into this org, thanks for the clip

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