Egyptian woman kisses policeman who refrained from firing at protesters | Image: tolaire.com
We of countries not ravaged by war, stifled by poverty and rife with lack of human rights and freedoms sometimes take for granted how fortunate we are. Globally, there are so many who are suffering. It's easy to get caught up in our busy lives and lose sight of how much we have for which to be thankful.
These photographs serve as reminders to live with gratitude, joy and purpose; and be thinking of ways we might help others near and far. Not all of the images in the collection linked below depict misery: some show love, bravery and poignant moments of reflection. Yet all are captivating.
See the rest of this user-submitted photo collection at Bored Panda.
Guarani girl of South America embracing a dead rat | Image: Gregory J. Smith
Rwandan boy scarred from time spent in a death camp | Image: James Nachtwey
Yezidi girl with assault rifle used to protect her family from ISIS | Image: imgur.com
Malnourished mother and child in Niger | Image: Finbarr O'Reilly
Girl and baobab trees, Madagascar | Image: Ken Thorne