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Students hold on to the side steel bars of a collapsed bridge as they cross a river to get to school at Sanghiang Tanjung village in Lebak regency, Indonesias Banten village January 19, 2012. Flooding from the Ciberang river broke a pillar supporting the suspension bridge, which was built in 2001, on Monday according to Epi Sopian, the head of Sanghiang Tanjung village. Sofiah, a student crossing the bridge, says she will need to walk for an extra 30 minutes if she were to take a detour through another bridge. REUTERS/Beawiharta (INDONESIA - Tags: EDUCATION SOCIETY)
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In this powerful photo, taken by Beawiharta for Reuters Images, we are transported to Sanghiang Tanjung village in Lebak regency, Indonesia. A group of brave students can be seen clinging onto the side steel bars of a collapsed bridge as they cross a river on their way to school. The suspension bridge, built in 2001, had its pillar destroyed due to flooding from the Ciberang river. The determination and resilience of these young individuals is truly inspiring. Despite the danger and uncertainty that comes with crossing this makeshift bridge every day, they persist in pursuing their education. Sofiah, one of the students captured in this image, reveals that taking an alternative route would add an extra 30 minutes to her journey. This photograph serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by communities living in remote areas with limited infrastructure. It sheds light on the lengths some must go through just to access basic education opportunities. Through his lens, Beawiharta captures not only a moment frozen in time but also highlights broader social issues such as inadequate transportation systems and insufficient investment in rural areas. As viewers reflect upon this image print titled "GM1E81K14AO01" it prompts us to consider how we can contribute towards creating more inclusive societies where all children have safe and reliable means to reach their schools without compromising their well-being or potential for growth.
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