Monday, November 21, 2011

Poverty

Every mother is proud of their child, the world over.
This family lives here. I don't know if all of them do, but they were gathered to celebrate the birth of a new baby (see below). This newborn, still with the hospital tag on, will of course wear no diapers. Too expensive.


Normally I wouldn't highlight the poverty of a nation, but it is overwhelming. Incredible that any human should have to live in such a manner, and more incredible that they survive.

4 comments:

La said...

Wow. No words. Wow.

Colie said...

I have two words: Social work.
So glad I'm going into a field that is at least trying to help. May I share this post with my social welfare and poverty class on Wednesday?

Heidi said...

And the amazing thing is many of them are happy!!

natalie said...

I'm glad you documented this. Heartbreaking.