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A chance to create
We follow Michelle to a classroom where 15 youngsters and their teacher are waiting
for us. The kids range in age from 4 to 18, though some of them have been abandoned
and no one knows their exact ages. Because of poor nutrition, they look younger.
We greet them with our best Mongolian hello ("sain banu," pronounced san-ba-no),
and they respond with big smiles. The room used to be just walls and chairs. Now,
thanks to Michelle and her colleagues, it's decorated with colorful nature pictures
and alphabet posters. The children have their own desks, chairs, and school supplies.
Shelves are loaded with paper, glue, markers, books, and chalkboards. "Look
at the changes we've made," Michelle says, still amazed by the transformation
and thrilled to show the place to visitors. A girl holds up a small blackboard so
we can see her drawing. A broad smile covers her face as she radiates a sense of
accomplishment.
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