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World Service,6 mins

Studying by the light of a fast food restaurant

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Daniel Cabrera is a nine-year-old boy who lives in the city of Cebu in the Philippines. One evening in June, a passer by took a photo of Daniel doing his homework on the pavement by the light from a fast food restaurant. The photo was shared by thousands of people on social media and Daniel became a symbol of children studying their way out of poverty. Donations and scholarships poured in from people who were touched by his dedication and his life has now changed forever. Reporter Aurora Almendral went to visit Daniel and his mum Christina in their new home. (Photo credit: Joyce Torrefranca.)

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