When you look at a child's face you see if it is happy and at peace. This little boy is. The serious expression on his face was triggered by our camera.
And so was his.....
Both boys stay in a creche with other children and are well taken care off.
Talking about pretty girls found everywhere in Mdantsane I think it is obvious that this little girl has understood at an early age very well the possibility that she might become a future beauty queen. And she seizes the chance to demonstrate it to us.
A beauty queen not only in Mdantsane because posing comes as easy as eating her deliciously prepared bowl of butternut soup that she has left out of sight to show us her talent. Her soup gets eaten by another kid. But she might be able to conquer the world later...
The smile is nearly perfect, there is no lack of confidence and the attitude is right.
But on the contrary her little male companion is not so sure if he should pursue a career as a model or rather stick to his chips.
Being a child in Mdantsane means for most children being loved and cherished by their parents, families as well as the community. Even when families have little material wealth, initiatives are taken by the community to satisfy a child's need. Parents seek education and a better life for their children and they are willing to do the impossible to achieve this goal.
There are numerous creches that are run and managed by dedicated loving and caring women and girls.
Like the four ladies in the picture who manage a crash together which is located in a church. Children can stay there until 1 clock.
Games are played, food is prepared and a little obligatory nap is held to give the care-givers a well deserved break.
Improvised equipment and self made shelves and a wooden play stove makes the place even more colorful.
And in the end our little friend has decided to be in the picture.
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