Dear Friends, Supporters, and Partners,

In “Listen to the Future,” the 2024 theme for World Children’s Day, UNICEF encouraged the world to:

actively listen to children’s hopes, dreams, and visions for the future, promoting children’s right to participation. Children should be empowered to voice their opinions about the world they want to live in, and it’s all of our responsibility to listen and support their visions.

When I read these words in November, they echoed what Temple Talents had been working towards all year. It was a nostalgic validation of our journey—a gratifying acknowledgment of efforts we’ve poured into empowering children. At the same time, it was a reminder of the work that lies ahead.

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