Was on the bus home with mum just now, and came across this really heart-warming documentary on TV mobile. It illustrated the state of Education in Nepal--how poverty often deprives the Nepalese kids of a proper education; yet through their gleaming eyes, you see the raring desire of these kids to acquire as much knowledge as they could, in hope of a better tomorrow.
Not forgetting the female teachers in the village school, who could have gone elsewhere more prestigious to teach, but chose the dilapidated school in hope of bringing these kids out of poverty. They were the fortunate ones who managed to ace their education, and they chose to contribute to society by returning to their roots & groom the future generation.
The pride these children had as they put on their stained and weathered school uniforms--these were probably their smartest looking attire. Their attentive looks and heartfelt joy as their teachers taught them English, Math, Art & Craft...
In their art & craft lesson, when asked to draw anything they like...most of them drew their national flag, as well as, a picture of a pretty home & happy family. The innocence and simplicity of their hearts and minds really touched me alot.
And of course, a Singaporean teacher was featured in the documentary as well. She was on a mission to experience teaching in a 3rd world country.
They had a free education there, but books and uniforms were to be paid for. Their eyes lit up when given free wooden pencils, balloons, exercise books etcetera.
Things Singaporean kids won't even give a hoot for. What spoilt brats we all are. If only we knew how much kids from some other countries yearned to be half as fortunate as we are.
Hmmmm, made me think alot tonight. How we should really cherish our blissful state and not be dissatisfied with whatever we have. Should go be santa claus at such places to these kids when I'm richer some day.
Nothing beats bringing smiles to young hearts, giving them greater hopes for a better tomorrow. =)
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