Children Of The World Series

There is little electricity in this remote village. School is a 2-hour walk, no joke. Toys are made from scraps. A visit from the neighboring villagers is a big deal. Life is good. Unlike children of more developed countries, they live in a world of limited modern day conveniences. Yet they thrive in a tight-knitted community with resilience, resourcefulness and a strong sense of responsibility.

This community thrives by fishing the same way they did 2000 years ago, rising at dawn every day. The local festival is the big event of the year. Unlike children of more developed countries, they live in a world of limited modern day conveniences. Yet they thrive in a tight-knitted community with resilience, resourcefulness and a strong sense of responsibility.

These children lead a life on the river, literally. They live, cook, bathe and play on it. Unlike children of more developed countries, they live in a world of limited modern day conveniences. Yet they thrive in a tight-knitted community with resilience, resourcefulness and a strong sense of responsibility.

6:00 am. Time to get up and live the nomadic life. With temperatures -50 degrees, water must be melted from ice. Better have plenty of wood to heat the house and school. Unlike children of more developed countries, they live in a world of limited modern day conveniences. Yet they thrive in a tight-knitted community with resilience, resourcefulness and a strong sense of responsibility.

These kids are born and raised on the lake. The only solid ground is a manmade island at the school. Houses are on stilts. Unlike children of more developed countries, they live in a world of limited modern day conveniences. Yet they thrive in a tight-knitted community with resilience, resourcefulness and a strong sense of responsibility.

Life in the mountains is challenging. Few crops grow this high. The weekly bizarre is a lifeline. Most children learn English to interact with the trekkers. Unlike children of more developed countries, they live in a world of limited modern day conveniences. Yet they thrive in a tight-knitted community with resilience, resourcefulness and a strong sense of responsibility.

A camel is the most important possession in the desert. But be careful, a kick can kill. The toy of choice is an old tire. Instead of school, many children learn the Koran. Unlike children of more developed countries, they live in a world of limited modern day conveniences. Yet they thrive in a tight-knitted community with resilience, resourcefulness and a strong sense of responsibility.

Much of the kids' time is spent helping their parents; herding sheep and harvesting salt the same way the Incas did thousands of years ago. Unlike children of more developed countries, they live in a world of limited modern day conveniences. Yet they thrive in a tight-knitted community with resilience, resourcefulness and a strong sense of responsibility.

These families live deep in the forest. There are no roads or electricity. Nature is their school and elders their teachers. No books required. Happiness comes from the simple life. Unlike children of more developed countries, they live in a world of limited modern day conveniences. Yet they thrive in a tight-knitted community with resilience, resourcefulness and a strong sense of responsibility.

Tuvalu is the 3rd tiniest country in the world. Unfortunately the island nation is sinking into the ocean. Until then, children play kick the can, climb coconut trees and make sand masks. Unlike children of more developed countries, they live in a world of limited modern day conveniences. Yet they thrive in a tight-knitted community with resilience, resourcefulness and a sense of responsibility.