The Ethnographic Museum in Budapest had the World Press Photo Exhibit on for one month (it just ended on October 27th). The stunning yet sometimes horrifying images from all parts of the world certainly put life into perspective for me. I keep up with the news on a regular basis, as I feel that it is important to know what is going on in the world around us; however, I have a difficult time connecting to images with violence, guns, blood, aggression and war in general, as this is thankfully something which my life has been untouched by. I do however feel a strong connection with children and education, and there was a series of images by Altaf Qadri, which stood out to me.
A free school in New Delhi was founded by Rajesh Kumar Sharma (40), who was unable to complete his own college education, because of financial difficulties. Every day he takes two hours out to teach children of local laborers, while his brother replaces him at his general store. Together, with an assistant, Laxmi Chandra, Sharma gives lessons to around 45 children daily, having persuaded their families to free them from working to earn money. His goal is to prepare his students for admission to government schools and to equip them from overcoming poverty.
This is such a heart warming and beautiful story and it is truly wonderful to read about the selfless acts of kindness in our world.
If interested in viewing the series of 2013 World Press Photo winners, click HERE!
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