r/MadeMeSmile 5d ago

Progress pics of a boy abandoned in Nigeria for being considered a witch CLASSIC REPOST

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u/rabbitsarepsychotic 5d ago edited 5d ago

For anyone wondering:

‘In the documentary “The One With Hope,” you can get a unique insight into Anja’s remarkable life as a Danish aid worker in Nigeria and as the founder of Land of Hope. The organization with Danish roots has rescued and taken custody of – so far – 93 children who have been in the worst imaginable situations you could ever wish for a child.

Anja herself became world-famous in 2016 when a photo of her in front of the little ‘witch child,’ Hope, went viral on the internet.

Millions of people have followed Hope’s story. From when he, at 2 years old, came into Anja’s arms and incredibly survived, even though his little body could take no more. To today, at 10 years old, he is a top student in school, an excellent dancer, and just an ordinary boy who lives, happy and healthy, at the Land of Hope children’s center. He has filled many hearts with gratitude and reflection, making it more important than ever that we put ‘witch children’ on the global agenda and break the curse over Nigeria.’

https://landofhope.global/en/product/documentary-on-hbo-max/

ETA - thank you for the awards!

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u/asifbaig 5d ago

To today, at 10 years old, he is a top student in school, an excellent dancer, and just an ordinary boy who lives, happy and healthy, at the Land of Hope children’s center.

It's hard to put into words how happy this makes me. Imagine abandoning a 2 year old child....and then this angel comes out of nowhere and gives him food, water, a home and love.

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u/Historical-Truth-222 5d ago

+1 it's ludacris and cruel abandoning a child like this

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u/calmossimo 5d ago

+1 but also for spelling it ludacris

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u/Bromlife 5d ago

I thought Ludacris saved the boy and was intrigued.

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u/Historical-Truth-222 5d ago

Xaxaxaxaxa, It stays :)