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"We must teach our children to dream with their eyes open." -Harry Edwards

"We must teach our children to dream with their eyes open." -Harry Edwards

 

Dream big sweet child,

 

Reach for the stars and beyond.

 

Nothing is out of your reach!

Children must be given room to dream, and freedom to express their dreams. Teach your children that no dream is ever too big or too small, that they can achieve anything if they truly put their minds too it. Dreams are the blueprints for the future, without dreams the world would be without leaders, inventions, artists, musicians, parents, humanitarians… Without dreams the world would be without hope!

 

Author

Cassandra Clifford

Cassandra Clifford is the Founder and Executive Director of Bridge to Freedom Foundation, which works to enhance and improve the services and opportunities available to survivors of modern slavery. She holds an M.A., International Relations from Dublin City University in Ireland, as well as a B.A., Marketing and A.S., Fashion Merchandise/Marketing from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island.

Cassandra has previously worked in both the corporate and charity sector for various industries and causes, including; Child Trafficking, Learning Disabilities, Publishing, Marketing, Public Relations and Fashion. Currently Cassandra is conducting independent research on the use of rape as a weapon of war, as well as America’s Pimp Culture and its Impact on Modern Slavery. In addition to her many purists Cassandra is also working to develop a series of children’s books.

Cassandra currently resides in the Washington, D.C. metro area, where she also writes for the Examiner, as the DC Human Rights Examiner, and serves as an active leadership member of DC Stop Modern Slavery.


Areas of Focus:
Children's Rights; Human Rights; Conflict