Holding on to Childhood

Friday, June 26, 2009 by Sarah Trapp
Photos by Clementina Chapusha.

Despite living in poverty, kids are still kids and playtime is an important part of any day. Yet when many families in Lusaka, Zambia, Africa earn around $20 a month, children must be resourceful. These enterprising little kids show us their improvised toys and that their spirits can’t be broken so easily by their sometimes harsh surroundings.

Clay toys like this tractor are common.
Clay toys like this tractor are common.
 
A ball made out of plastic bags.
Children play soccer with balls made out of plastic bags.

Pretending to cook.
Pretending to cook like her mother, this little girl mixes mud in a discarded jar.

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Comments for Holding on to Childhood

Friday, June 26, 2009 by Dana:
these photos make me sad, and make me wish I could sponsor all of them!
Friday, June 26, 2009 by Dee:
It shows us that sending toys as gifts if not a bad idea. Kids need to have fun also. So sad!

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