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Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

Students do the cleaning at Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 25, 2025. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teachers, doctors and civil servants, fulfill

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Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

Students head for the canteen after class at Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 23, 2025. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teachers, doctors and civil

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Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 24, 2025 shows a view of the Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teachers, doctors and c

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Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

Zhang Guimei (C) watches students exercising during the break at Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 24, 2025. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teachers

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Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

A teacher grades exam papers at Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 24, 2025. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teachers, doctors and civil servants, ful

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Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

Students have meals at the canteen of Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 23, 2025. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teachers, doctors and civil servant

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Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

Students practice chorus at Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 23, 2025. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teachers, doctors and civil servants, fulfill

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Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

A teacher tutors a student during the evening self-study class at Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 23, 2025. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teacher

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Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

Two students have meals outdoors at Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 23, 2025. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teachers, doctors and civil servants,

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Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

Zhang Guimei (3rd L) checks meal service at Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 23, 2025. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teachers, doctors and civil s

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Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

Students have a class at Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 23, 2025. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teachers, doctors and civil servants, fulfilling

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A Big Bold Beautiful Journey Premiere - NYC

Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie at the premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on September 15, 2025 in New York city. Photo by MM/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Big Bold Beautiful Journey Premiere - NYC

Adam Lambert at the premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on September 15, 2025 in New York city. ©Darla Khazei

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A Big Bold Beautiful Journey Premiere - NYC

Margot Robbie at the premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on September 15, 2025 in New York city. Photo by MM/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Big Bold Beautiful Journey Premiere - NYC

Margot Robbie at the premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on September 15, 2025 in New York city. Photo by MM/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Big Bold Beautiful Journey Premiere - NYC

Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie at the premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on September 15, 2025 in New York city. Photo by MM/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Big Bold Beautiful Journey Premiere - NYC

Adam Lambert at the premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on September 15, 2025 in New York city. ©Darla Khazei

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A Big Bold Beautiful Journey Premiere - NYC

Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie with director Kogonada at the premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on September 15, 2025 in New York city. Photo by MM/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Big Bold Beautiful Journey Premiere - NYC

Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie at the premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on September 15, 2025 in New York city. Photo by MM/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Big Bold Beautiful Journey Premiere - NYC

Adam Lambert at the premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on September 15, 2025 in New York city. ©Darla Khazei

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A Big Bold Beautiful Journey Premiere - NYC

Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie at the premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on September 15, 2025 in New York city. Photo by MM/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Big Bold Beautiful Journey Premiere - NYC

Jennifer Grant at the premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on September 15, 2025 in New York city. Photo by MM/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Big Bold Beautiful Journey Premiere - NYC

Margot Robbie at the premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on September 15, 2025 in New York city. Photo by MM/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Big Bold Beautiful Journey Premiere - NYC

Margot Robbie at the premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on September 15, 2025 in New York city. Photo by MM/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Big Bold Beautiful Journey Premiere - NYC

Margot Robbie at the premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on September 15, 2025 in New York city. Photo by MM/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Big Bold Beautiful Journey Premiere - NYC

Lily Rabe and Hamish Linklater at the premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on September 15, 2025 in New York city. Photo by MM/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Big Bold Beautiful Journey Premiere - NYC

Shim Fresh, Janell Snowden and Doug E Fresh at the premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on September 15, 2025 in New York city. Photo by MM/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Big Bold Beautiful Journey Premiere - NYC

Lily Rabe at the premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on September 15, 2025 in New York city. Photo by MM/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Big Bold Beautiful Journey Premiere - NYC

Lily Rabe at the premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on September 15, 2025 in New York city. Photo by MM/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Big Bold Beautiful Journey Premiere - NYC

Colin Farrell at the premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on September 15, 2025 in New York city. Photo by MM/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Big Bold Beautiful Journey Premiere - NYC

Jason Kravits at the premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on September 15, 2025 in New York city. Photo by MM/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Big Bold Beautiful Journey Premiere - NYC

Colin Farrell at the premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on September 15, 2025 in New York city. Photo by MM/ABACAPRESS.COM

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European Premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey - London

Colin Farrell during the European Premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey on September 11, 2025. The event took place at Odeon Luxe Cinema in London, UK. Photo by Stuart Hardy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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European Premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey - London

Colin Farrell during the European Premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey on September 11, 2025. The event took place at Odeon Luxe Cinema in London, UK. Photo by Stuart Hardy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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European Premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey - London

Colin Farrell during the European Premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey on September 11, 2025. The event took place at Odeon Luxe Cinema in London, UK. Photo by Stuart Hardy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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European Premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey - London

Colin Farrell during the European Premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey on September 11, 2025. The event took place at Odeon Luxe Cinema in London, UK. Photo by Stuart Hardy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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European Premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey - London

Colin Farrell during the European Premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey on September 11, 2025. The event took place at Odeon Luxe Cinema in London, UK. Photo by Stuart Hardy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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European Premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey - London

Colin Farrell during the European Premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey on September 11, 2025. The event took place at Odeon Luxe Cinema in London, UK. Photo by Stuart Hardy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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European Premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey - London

Colin Farrell during the European Premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey on September 11, 2025. The event took place at Odeon Luxe Cinema in London, UK. Photo by Stuart Hardy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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