Following the Tutsi and Hutu political tension in Rwanda, hundreds of thousands of Hutu are seen fleeing their home land. Perhaps, these Hutu move out of fear; fear that the Tutsi rebels will seek to kill in their revenge. This is the sad story that Salgado displays, the story Immaculee Ilibagiza describes to us in her book, "Left to Tell."

The reader must have in his/her mind, the people, moving slowly accross a blood filled land. This image in our minds is necessary, for it allows us to visualize feelings, and to experience their humanity. The are not walking alone, as the luggage they carry keeps them company. All they have, they carry upon their backs. The distance they travel, so much further than the strength they can handle. Yet, somehow they push on, never reaching their destination.

Although, we may picture all refugees as adults with families, many do not have that luxury. Some of these boys never found a home, walking for thousands of miles on "barren ground."

Salgado, Sebastiao. Photograph. "Migrations: Humanity in Transition [The Human Family Around The World]." Legends Online. Kodiac Professional. n.d. Web. 12 Mar. 2010

"Lesson plans for ages 9-11 in Civic Education: Refugee Children" UNHCR. The UN Refugee Agency, 2006. Web. 12 Mar. 2010