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I Could Be…

What turns the "I will be's" of childhood into, the "I could be's"? Poverty, gender inequality, war, and disease all take the "will be" out of many children's future, but the true dark shadow that continues to plague millions of children every year is lack of access to adequate education. Education is the key to breaking the cycle that leads many of the world's children to a shortened life span or a life for which they must endure countless struggles and suffering.

The following video say's what I never could…to hear a child say what they could be and not what they will be is the harsh reality for all too many children.

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Children endure and continue on stronger than most can imagine, but they still need our hope and support to succeed. Give a child an education and give the world a future.

 

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