Arooj Khalid / youthjournalism.org Saba Sher, 12, washes dishes as part of her work as a kitchen maid in Lahore, Pakistan. By Arooj Khalid Senior Reporter Youth Journalism International LAHORE, Pakistan – Twelve-year-old Saba Sher doesn’t know the drudgery of homework, term papers or other student burdens. She is a maid. Saba, an orphan whose parents died when she was very young, is in the care of her grandparents, but lives and works every day in her employer’s home to earn money to help support her family. Though she attended playgroup, an early childhood program that is the Pakistani equivalent of kindergarten, Saba’s schooling ended there. Not long afterward, she started working to help her family. She has hardly seen the colors of life as a child. Her hope for the future is for her younger brother to finish school. … Read entire article »

Arooj Khalid / youthjournalism.org Saba Sher, 12, washes dishes as part of her work as a kitchen maid in Lahore, Pakistan.   By Arooj Khalid Senior Reporter Youth Journalism International LAHORE, Pakistan – Twelve-year-old Saba Sher doesn’t know the drudgery of homework, term papers or other student burdens.She is a maid. Saba, an orphan whose parents died when she was very young, is in the care of her grandparents, but lives and works every day in her employer’s home to earn money … Read entire article »

Arooj Khalid / youthjournalism.org A girl collects garbage in the Shadman section of Lahore. By Arooj Khalid Senior Reporter Youth Journalism International LAHORE, Pakistan – A nation’s children are its most important part. They are the flowers of heaven, with innocent smiles and blessed faces. Those who play with toy cars and dolls today are tomorrow’s politicians, engineers, journalists, doctors, artists and businessmen. With a good education, they can do great things, benefiting not only themselves but also their country. Too many, though, are put to work at an early age – as young as seven – to earn money for their families. They have no chance to get an education. A large number of precious youngsters, who could have changed the world, are lost. These pitiful angels never receive the care they need so their health becomes worse. They … Read entire article »

Arooj Khalid / youthjournalism.org A girl collects garbage in the Shadman section of Lahore. By Arooj Khalid Senior Reporter Youth Journalism International LAHORE, Pakistan – A nation’s children are its most important part. They are the flowers of heaven, with innocent smiles and blessed faces. Those who play with toy cars and dolls today are tomorrow’s politicians, engineers, journalists, doctors, artists and businessmen. With a good education, they can do great things, benefiting not only themselves but also their country. Too many, though, … Read entire article »