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Dec 16, 2012
"I have this theory that if one person can go out of their way to show compassion, then it will start a chain reaction of the same. People will never know how far a little kindness can go." --Rachel Joy Scott
What I've Learned From the Children in My Life
In 1989, eighteen-year-old Shaheen Mistry arrived in Mumbai for a visit from the United States. After a poignant encounter with the city's street children she called her parents in the US and announced her decision to stay in India for good. Shaheen went on to found the inspiring non-profit Akanksha, dedicated to educating and empowering children from underprivileged backgrounds. Today she heads Teach for India and continues to light the future for thousands of children across the country. In this heartfelt piece she draws attention to the beautiful lessons she's learned from these young lives. Lessons for all of humanity.
BE THE CHANGE
Make an effort this week to brighten a child's world.
