Humans of DV: Week 33

Mwanday Yamegni: “I know two languages: English and French. Since my parents speak French, I speak to them in French at home—I speak English at school—and that’s how I’ve been able to sustain my skills in both. Speaking French is important to me because it’s a connection to my family who are living in France, or even in Congo. It’s the only way for me to talk to them because I don’...

Asa Vaze: “I got interested in art when I was seven. When I actually started learning it, I was self-taught, and I didn’t actually join a proper class until high school. I’ve done digital art, painting, charcoal, pencil portraits — I like to keep my options open. Pencil portraits take three to four hours, but the bigger pieces I use for portfolios take around 20 to 40 hours. Before I start ...

Noah Antesseril: [Kids Against Hunger] has really given me appreciation for what I have. Packing for the kids in need has brought a new light to what matters to me. Seeing those kids, and what they don’t have makes what I have all that more important for me. I’m glad I joined the organization in seventh grade. I learned about it through my brother who was actually a staffer at the organization...

Zoe Ma: “I swim to take my mind off of whatever else is happening in my life. I also swim because I enjoy being in the pool, and I like how much swimming pushes you. I like that swimming creates an environment that is competitive between teammates, but still very supportive of one another.  I like that, no matter what has happened that day, I forget about it when I hop in the pool. there isn't ...