Archives for the ‘Kids from Around the World’ Category

Meet Franciszka from Poland

Nov 5th, 2011 • Category: Kids from Around the World

Franciszka Litwin is eleven years old and lives in Poland.



Meet Mujinga from the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Nov 5th, 2011 • Category: Kids from Around the World

PHOTO: Georges Malaika Foundation

Name: Mujinga Louise

Age: 7

Hometown: Lubumbashi (second largest city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo)

Languages spoken: Swahili and Bemba

Hobbies: Playing different types of games with friends

Favorite subjects: Reading and writing

What do you want to be when you grow up? A mother first [...]



Meet Yasemin A Bedouin From Egypt

Sep 8th, 2011 • Category: Kids from Around the World

Meet Yasemin, age 10, who sells string bracelets on the beach during her summer vacation.



Meet Gabriel from Vieques, Puerto Rico

May 18th, 2011 • Category: Kids from Around the World

Find out about Gabriel, age 11, from the island of Vieques, Puerto Rico.



Meet…Sari from The Philippines

Mar 7th, 2011 • Category: Kids from Around the World

Learn a little about Sari, age 11, from the Philippines!



Your Turn: The War in Afghanistan

Nov 7th, 2010 • Category: Kids from Around the World

Kids from Brooklyn, NY share their thoughts on the U.S. invasion and occupation of Afghanistan



Meet…Joyce from Sudan

Oct 17th, 2010 • Category: Kids from Around the World

Joyce is a seven-year-old from Juba Jerusalem.



Meet…Alana from Hawaii

Sep 12th, 2010 • Category: Kids from Around the World

Here in Hawaii, we dance hula, where you wave your hands to tell a story.



Your Turn: Should Schools Serve Healthier Food?

Sep 12th, 2010 • Category: Kids from Around the World

Kids talk about whether or not the country should limit junk food in school lunches.



Meet Artyom from Armenia

May 9th, 2010 • Category: Kids from Around the World

Learn a little about Artyom, a 10-year-old from Armenia.