A Mile in His Shoes: A Salvadoran Teen's Ticket Out of Poverty
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Though education in El Salvador has improved drastically since the civil war ended in the early 1990s, many children stop attending school after 6th grade to work in the fields. Job options are limited to low-skilled labor, continuing the cycle of poverty. Josue Vidal Barahona, an exceptional 19-year old, was determined to have a better life for himself and his family. Against all odds, he opted to stay in school and learn computer technology. Barahona was rewarded with a university scholarship for his efforts.
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- ndeltoro Producer/Editor, Edgar Mazariego Cameraman
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sarahbelle
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great work! Love this piece.
- 4 years ago
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sarahbelle
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ndeltoro
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thanks for your suggestions. i fixed it up a bit. see what you think...
- 4 years ago
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ndeltoro
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BigME413
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This is a great pod, but I would like to see it focused more on the subject than on the program he is receiving his education through. I think if you did that, it would seem less like a promotion piece for the program and more like a well-shot, well-edited profile of a young person. Of course you could plug the program at the end, but I think the beginning part where you interview the government official is unnecessary to the story. I'm less concerned about the Salvadoran government and more concerned about Josue's story. GL!
- 4 years ago
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BigME413
