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Carlos Cortes egy Amerikából hazájába, Ghánába visszaköltöző művészről készített fotóriportot még 2005-ben. A fotós lőtt egy csomó más képet is, ha már az afrikai országban volt, ezeket pedig közzétette. Így lett mém egy épp leckét író, aranyos, pufók arcú kissrácról, az akkor négyéves Jake-ről készült fotóból.

 

Somethings we can't control. I know that. But that doesn't mean we have to like it. This is a picture I took in West Africa. And I totally agree with @solomonadufah #africa #Ghana #SouthAfrica #chicago #Repost @solomonadufah with @repostapp ・・・ The Internet has a way of visually misrepresenting positive images and people often troll shedding negative light on priceless unique moments. In the past several weeks I've been receiving emails, texts and tags to speak upon this image which has turned into an Internet meme for people to make jokes off. I wish the positive aspect of this image will go viral instead of how it's being portrayed as. I understand it's something I can't control. I can only continue to positively impact the lives of people with my talent and purpose. Everyone Say Hi to my buddy Jake. This was moments in Ghana during my Art workshop with the kids. Each kid received brand new set of crayons, pencil colors, pencils, toys and other wonderful goodies. The expressions on their faces were heartfelt. People often ask me why and how I'm able to continue helping children through my #HomelandGhana mission. The truth is, it's never about me. There are 3 things that comes first before my talent. My faith in God, Purpose in Life and the People who inspire my work. To me, my work has no value without these three. I've experienced first hand the impact just the little act of kindness can make in the lives of the less privileged. The amount of joy and happiness they have in their heart despite their living conditions speaks volume about their inner beauty. Jake was one of the children I taught in Ghana. He was always gentle and quiet.. Ever present in class and was eager to learn everyday. That's what I loved about all the children. Their enthusiasm and high spirit was refreshing and encouraged me to continue helping them. shot by: @therealcarloscort #Africa #Ghana #Positivity #viral #inspiration #homelandseriesghana #share #love #peace #impact #philanthropist #artist #meme #SouthAfrica #Kenya

Carlos Cortes (@therealcarloscort) által közzétett fénykép,

Az emberek ezerrel osztogatni kezdték a szigorú tekintetű kisfiú képét, mire Cortes rájött, hogy ebből akár profitálhatna is Jake.

A fiú ugyanis egy olyan faluban él, ahova még az íróeszközök is nehezn jutnak el, ezért jól jönne a helyi iskolának némi anyagi segítség. A fotós célja, hogy 20 ezer dollárt gyűjtsön Jake sulijának.

A BBC szerint egyetlen nap alatt sikerült több mint ötezer dollárt összeszedni a célra, így hamar összejöhet a 20 ezer is.

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