Hope Floats: Uplifting the Philippines’ Sea Gypsies

Traditionally nomadic sea dwellers, the Sama-Bajau are a displaced ethnic group in the Philippines that faces discrimination due to language barriers and lack of a sustainable livelihood. Their children commonly resort to begging to help support their families. Cartwheel Foundation works to improve their prospects by providing them with free education, practical support and skills development for adults.
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