Dimitri (left) with his younger brother Gregory

Young people from France reveal their hopes and dreams for the future.

"I hope that each person will find innner peace, to lead towards world-wide peace. Happiness, love, material conditions assuring a comfortable life... So many things could be wished for! Let's wish for every one to accomplish their own dream." Sarah, age 16, France

"I'd like to be able to tell people that life is wonderful and that you have to take advantage of it."
Olivier, from Grenoble

"In 2000, I intend to go to Bordeaux to get qualifications to be a full time fireman." 
Dimitri, aged 17, from Villejesus, near Cognac

"I'd like to see the gap between under-developed and wealthy countries reduced. And I'd like to see political decisions, whatever they are (e.g international or inside a country), more concerned with people's well-being."
Olivier, from Grenoble

Photo by Ken Patterson

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