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    Many refugee families lack a source of income, yet fishing along the mangroves provides self-sustenance as well as products to sell at the local market. Unfortunately, Ecuadorian authorities claim that the communities here are exploiting mangrove resources and must be evicted. In this photo, a notice on the wall warns residents of actions to enforce their eviction. by: tenzijth Views[907] A large portion of the refugees in San Lorenzo live near the mangroves in stilt houses. As the tides rise, the floor beneath the houses are cleaned of debris and waste. The wooden boards that lead to and between the houses test ones balance, especially after heavy rain. Pictured here, a young boy is helped up by his siblings after falling from the house where he lives. by: tenzijth Views[1712] Children are everywhere. Many are sent to school during the day, others do not attend school and spend their time playing and swimming at the dock. On the warmest of days, the dock is slick with water as youngsters take turns launching themselves into the water below. by: tenzijth Views[761] Refugees arriving by boat land at this dock, on the shores of San Lorenzo. Having fled various forms of persecution, including forced recruitment, Colombian refugees find relative safety here. Yet life in San Lorenzo is far from easy. Discrimination, unemployment, and fear of being arrested or detained are constant threats. by: tenzijth Views[1015] San Lorenzo, a town along Ecuador's northern coast, is a sanctuary to thousands of Colombian refugee families that have fled their homes due to persecution. by: tenzijth Views[1020]
     

    Help the children

    USA | Sat, 17 Mar 2012 | By annanderson | Views [1133] | Video

    Please watch the video & help as you are able.  Yes, I know there are thousands of causes...so pick the ones that are closest to your heart.  

    Tags: child abuse, children, human rights, invisible children, kony 2012, night-walkers

    Schools, caves and executuions

    CHINA | Thu, 24 Dec 2009 | By thegeordie | Views [747]

    Schools, caves and executions. I had a touch of reality the other day and it was a bit shocking. There was a crowd in the square outside of where I live and work. I asked my colleague what was going on. 'Its the criminals', ... Read more >

    Tags: caves, china, execution, houses, human rights, police, school

     

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    One last shot of Serenity, as at this point, we dovetail over to Jennifer's cabin that we are fixing up for rent. I never knew we would be so short at Serenity. Otherwise, I would have taken more photos!!: by francesanddavid, Views[384]
    One last shot of Serenity, as at this point, we dovetail over to Jennifer's cabin that we are fixing up for rent. I never knew we would be so short at Serenity. Otherwise, I would have taken more photos!!

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    (4) Shirakawa canal in Gion, Kyoto. One would be forgiven for thinking you were in a small town in the mountains – the stone bridges crossing the river to the ryokan (traditional Japanese inns) and the wind in the trees give a quiet and picturesque atmosphere in the hustle and bustle of the city. It is here that many tourists gather in the hope of spotting a Geisha scurrying to an appointment, and the complaints from geisha of being hassled by tourist paparazzi have increased in recent years. : by irinaearnshaw, Views[1345]
    (4) Shirakawa canal in Gion, Kyoto. One would be forgiven for thinking you were in a small town in the mountains – the stone bridges crossing the river to the ryokan (traditional Japanese inns) and the wind in the trees give a quiet and picturesque atmosphere in the hustle and bustle of the city. It is here that many tourists gather in the hope of spotting a Geisha scurrying to an appointment, and the complaints from geisha of being hassled by tourist paparazzi have increased in recent years.

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