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An ode to the toilet (PHOTO BLOG)

How many times have you used the toilet today? Judging by the fact that you are awake enough to be reading this blog, I’m assuming the answer is at least once, and probably more. (Maybe you are even reading this while on the toilet, which means you probably have the luxury of using a loo that is clean, private, and relatively comfortable). For all of you who are fortunate enough to have a toilet in your life, I would like to wish you a happy World Toilet Day. No, I’m not kidding — Saturday is World Toilet Day. You mean you didn’t get the memo? Granted, for those of us who are lucky enough to have an abundance of bathrooms...
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[Photo blog] The other side of being a child — through the lens of sponsored children

Photography is an art. Photography is a skill. Photography is a form of communication. A single picture can tell a story that crosses cultural and linguistic boundaries. It can evoke emotion or engagement (think National Geographic, Afghan refugee), freeze a moment in history (think WWII), or even start a revolution (think Arab Spring)....
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Where are they from? A World Teachers’ Day pop quiz

My grandmother was a teacher. My mom taught special education. My brother teaches middle school math. My sister is on the school board. Clearly, the importance of a good education was instilled in me from a young age. Still, the teacher gene is not dominant in my DNA. I think it might have something to do with my patience — or lack thereof. Although teaching is not in my vocation, I understand and value the work of teachers across the United States and around the world. These dedicated servants are molding the future generations, often in difficult circumstances. In my time working with World Vision, I have had the privilege of meeting and interacting with many teachers around the world....
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