By: Jasmine Gates

Photography: Jeffrey Liautaud

Changing Our Narrative

As an educator, I’m of course around kids a lot, so when I travel I go through withdrawals. However, this summer as we walked around Stonetown, Zanzibar, at some point I heard an abundance of kids. I looked around found a school, explained that I was an educator from The US and the principal let us come in. The kids were so excited and welcomed us with open arms. 

Students in Stonetown, Zanzibar, Tanzania. Photo By: Jefferey Liautaud @_knowledgeispowerr/Reel Urban Images
Ethiopia is so full of rich culture, beautiful moments like these happen very often. This was taken in a small Cafe in Addis Abba ramen by Jeffrey Liautaud @_knowledgeispowerr/Reel Urban Images
Took a boat ride in Thailand and were surprisingly  joined by Monks. They were kind enough to pose for some photos.  Photo taken by Jeffrey Liautaud @_knowledgeispowerr/Reel Urban Images
My last night in Africa, after spending 24 days here and my heart is full. Words won’t do the experience any justice, but I am beyond grateful to God for allowing me to experience this. An experience of a lifetime that changed me for the better and I cannot wait to walk in a this new growth and perspective. God you are beyond amazing to me! BEYOND AMAZING! Better than the worlds greatest thing!