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“You can teach a student a lesson for a day; but if you can teach him to learn by creating curiosity, he will continue the learning process as long as he lives.“ ~Clay P. Bedford
My travels with the NGO I currently work for often take me into schools or adult education lessons around the world. As a qualified teacher myself (seven very happy years teaching children with special educational needs) I still really value education and I personally believe good education is one of the major keys to overcoming poverty. There is a long way to go in many countries but the difference learning makes can open a new world for someone. This gallery shows some of the moments of hope I found in African classrooms in 2010 and 2011.
Learn more about: Laura Cook
I believe in the power of storytelling. The finest stories are the ones that are real; authentic stories of hope, life, loss and love. I am a photographer because I genuinely believe that an image can speak a thousand words and that by sharing stories we can move others into action. I have experience working for international NGOS and this has given me a lot of insight into the kind of stories the public respond well to. I am also deeply motivated by my faith and personal ethics and have confidence in a generation of photographers that can portray people’s…
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