Some days, it is easier to remove a pair of tight jeans with one hand than it is to get a child out of bed for school. In the modern world, some realizations fall beyond us, like the fact that education is not a privilege to which everyone has easy access.
Thousands of children go through great risks each day to make the perilous journey to school. You can let the images below sadden you, or you can draw from the determination of these children. They show us that when you put your mind to something, you are stronger than your circumstances.
School children cross this bridge that was stripped bare following an earthquake. Rather ironically, their school is located in Pariaman, which translates to 'safe area'.