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Great job these WA Scouts are doing for those less fortunate, see;

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-04/manila-streetkids-perth-holiday/5999224



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Great stuff. Having lived in the Philippines for almost 20 years, I've seen the conditions these kids and their parents live in...It's not nice..



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I don't think we appreciate just how hard the way some people have to live, especially those trying to make something of their lives under horrific conditions..



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Street kids of the Philippines:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJ1wEE2xCE4

 



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Big Gorilla wrote:

Street kids of the Philippines:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJ1wEE2xCE4

 

Very sad BG, we certainly do live in the lucky country. 



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Very sad BG, we and kids are so lucky here, those with and without parents...cry



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Weevil wrote:

Great job these WA Scouts are doing for those less fortunate, see;

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-04/manila-streetkids-perth-holiday/5999224

 Splendid work on both sides.

Thanks for the post too. Good news stories are always welcome.smile



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