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25 Of The Most Dangerous And Unusual Journeys To School In The World
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25 Of The Most Dangerous And Unusual Journeys To School In The World

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The school year start may be a delight (or dismay) to millions of kids around the globe. However, it’s important not to forget that, in some parts of the world, even an elementary school education can be a hard-won luxury. Some of the children have to take the most dangerous roads in the world to receive the education that some of us may take for granted. If school way might seem boring to kids in wealthier countries, these little ones are surely glad to have a chance at a better future. This list we collected will show you just how determined some children can be when it comes to getting an education; especially with the dangerous journeys and long ways home after school they have to endure.

According to UNESCO, progress in connecting children to schools in third world countries has slowed down over the past couple of years. Areas that lack suitable school routes can often flood, making it even harder for kids to commute. Dangerous paths and the obstacles on the way to school are one of the main reasons why many children decide to quit education.

The solution might seem straightforward: build roads and bridges, buy buses and hire a driver. However, the lack of funds and recurring natural disasters in many countries make it difficult to provide children with the solutions they so desperately need.

(h/t: amusingplanet)

5-Hour Journey Into The Mountains On A 1ft Wide Path To Probably The Most Remote School In The World, Gulu, China

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Image credits: Sipa Press

Schoolchildren Climbing On Unsecured Wooden Ladders, Zhang Jiawan Village, Southern China

Image credits: Imaginachina/Rex Features

Kids Traveling To A Boarding School Through The Himalayas, Zanskar, Indian Himalayas

Image credits: Timothy Allen

Pupils Crossing A Damaged Suspension Bridge, Lebak, Indonesia

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After the story spread, Indonesia’s largest steel producer, PT Krakatau Steel, built a new bridge, so that the children could cross the river safely. (Image credits: Reuters)

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Kids Flying 800m On A Steel Cable 400m Above The Rio Negro River, Colombia

Image credits: Christoph Otto

Pupils Canoeing To School, Riau, Indonesia

Image credits: Nico Fredia

Kids Traveling Through The Forest Across A Tree Root Bridge, India

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Source: The Atlantic

A Girl Riding A Bull To School, Myanmar

Image credits: Andrey

Riding a Tuktuk (Auto Rickshaw) To School In Beldanga, India

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Image credits: Dilwar Mandal

Crossing a Broken Bridge In The Snow To Get To School In Dujiangyan, Sichuan Province, China

Image credits: Imaginechina / Rex Features

Children Traveling On The Roof Of A Wooden Boat In Pangururan, Indonesia

Image credits: Muhammad Buchari

School Girls Walking Across A Plank On The Wall Of The 16th Century Galle Fort In Sri Lanka

Image credits: Reuters/Vivek Prakash

Pupils Traveling By Boat in Kerala, India

Image credits: Santosh Sugumar

Schoolchildren Riding A Horse Cart Back From School In Delhi, India

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Image credits: Reuters

Students Crossing Ciherang River On A Makeshift Bamboo Raft, Cilangkap Village, Indonesia

Image credits: Reuters/Beawiharta Beawiharta

125-Mile Journey To A Boarding School Through The Mountains, Pili, China

Image credits: unknown

Pupils Walking On A Tightrope 30 Feet Above A River, Padang, Sumatra, Indonesia

Image credits: Panjalu Images / Barcroft Media

Elementary School Students Crossing A River On Inflated Tire Tubes, Rizal Province, Philippines

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Image credits: Dennis M. Sabangan / EPA

Image credits: Bullit Marquez /AP

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Julija Nėjė

Julija Nėjė

Author, BoredPanda staff

I joined Bored Panda as an image editor back in 2014, during its early stages. It's been quite a journey since then! Over time, I transitioned through different roles until I eventually became the Content Lead. In this position, I now oversee the creation of the viral content published here on Bored Panda. While my primary focus lies in raising awareness about important social issues like gender and race equality, as well as mental health topics, I also enjoy sharing lighter content, such as memes, cat images and intriguing world curiosities. Outside of work, you'll likely find me engaged in one of five activities: planning a vacation, browsing thrift stores, experimenting in the kitchen, watching movies, or spending quality time with my two cats.

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ChristyWalker
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10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm going to show these to my students, and remind them that there ARE people in this world that realize the importance of education!

Brigittejohns
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10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

U.S. student should watch these images every day during a moment of silence so they can understand how privileged they are.

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EmmaTanglevine
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10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

sending prayers for safe travels for these youngsters....we as americans are way too soft to have endured any of this....

JustynaBoguń
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10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow! And parents here won't let their child take a 5 minute walk to school by themselves...

TamekaGiddings
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10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nope. I most certainly will not! Not with paedophiles about, kidnapping and road rage that goes on in my country. And I live in Australia!!

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ChristyWalker
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10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm going to show these to my students, and remind them that there ARE people in this world that realize the importance of education!

Brigittejohns
Community Member
10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

U.S. student should watch these images every day during a moment of silence so they can understand how privileged they are.

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EmmaTanglevine
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10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

sending prayers for safe travels for these youngsters....we as americans are way too soft to have endured any of this....

JustynaBoguń
Community Member
10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow! And parents here won't let their child take a 5 minute walk to school by themselves...

TamekaGiddings
Community Member
10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nope. I most certainly will not! Not with paedophiles about, kidnapping and road rage that goes on in my country. And I live in Australia!!

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