Being an orphan?
Millions of people from all over the world can call themselves an orphan and we have all heard the word. But what does it actually feel like to have that label, what does it do to your life and your future? I came across a documentary online called "Mother India - Through the eyes of the orphan", it is a highly touching documentation of the lives of the 31 million orphans living on the streets of India, the hardship they go through just to survive the day and keep each other safe.Within Larabanga, there are over 100 orphaned and homeless children, and over half of the population are under the age of 18. Spending time there, I seen that children were looking after each other because they had no other option but the love they have for each other shines in their eyes and hides the pain and uncertainty that they feel. Inspiration was everywhere I looked in Larabanga, these children will leave their footprints in the sand and this world will know that they ARE here! Since being home I have had to forage for inspiration because living such a privileged life means there aren't many tough situations. My journal that I kept is my main source of inspiration because I documented every day that I was there... The BEST thing I could have done.
On the look out...
I am currently working with BoomPond to create an album that will be released in aid of the Larabanga Life Project, to raise both awareness and money. We have been searching for artists who are prepared to help, donate a song of theirs and show that they care about the project. The album is such a fantastic idea! Who doesn't listen to music? No better way to raise awareness than to tell a story through songs.
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BLABMATE...
I have been teaching via Skype, a student originally from Bangladesh but who currently lives in Japan. I absolutely love it, becoming friends, learning about culture and the world around us. It is perfect for me!! I am going to Spain in a few days with my mum and sisters (my student told me he was very jealous) so this is my last post until I go but I will keep everyone posted whilst I am away.
Larabanga Life Project
