See the boy with the snake? Don't fret; the snake's fangs have been removed. The boy is helping his family by earning a few rupees. I gave him 500 rupees. That's ten dollars. It also makes me part of the problem.
The problem? This picture was taken on a Thursday. The boy should have been in school. In school he can gain the knowledge and skills he needs to get a better job - one with security and benefits.
One million children in India still don't go to school. The current population in India is 1.27 billion. More than 50% is below the age of 25. The literacy rate just edges above 74%. It is estimated that about 22% of the population lives in poverty.
Take another look at that young boy. See the look in his eyes? Is it anger? Fear? Sorrow?
The problem? This picture was taken on a Thursday. The boy should have been in school. In school he can gain the knowledge and skills he needs to get a better job - one with security and benefits.
One million children in India still don't go to school. The current population in India is 1.27 billion. More than 50% is below the age of 25. The literacy rate just edges above 74%. It is estimated that about 22% of the population lives in poverty.
Take another look at that young boy. See the look in his eyes? Is it anger? Fear? Sorrow?