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# Prized Possession Photography
10 Commandments of Gratitude With Cameroon Kids

By Nika Kubiak | Published 2009-03-31 | Social Good
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Apprechiate-the-taste-of-life
References: [wyborcza.pl](http://wyborcza.pl/1,75480,6409113.html) & [lukaszsokol.pl](http://www.lukaszsokol.pl)

It's a thought-provoking photo session and the message is strong and clear: [acknowledge the benefits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gratitudebuddy) that you receive every day. In Cameroon, a few children ware invited to show off the most important possession. This is how "The Ten Commandments of Gratitude" came to life:

Françoise - 11 years old posing with her Sunday church blouse.

Obam - 11 years old proudly showing off his [bamboo car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sony).

Saf - 6 years old with an orange cup from which he drinks his water.

Jacqueline - 21 years old, gently holding a [photo of her dead mother](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-reimagine-beauty), the only possession she has.

Humility is a virtue, it removes the ego and makes one aware of the qualities that others possess.

Photos: [Lukasz Sokol](http://www.lukaszsokol.pl)

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.8/10
- Popularity: 33% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Gratitude Reimagined:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new ways to cultivate a culture of gratitude and appreciation in personal and professional settings.
- **Child-centric Possessions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create products and services that are tailored specifically to meet the needs and preferences of children.
- **Photography for Social Impact:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Harness the power of photography to raise awareness about social issues and drive positive change.

### Where This Applies

- **Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate gratitude practices into educational curriculums to foster emotional well-being and empathy in students.
- **Consumer Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design innovative and sustainable products that cater to the unique needs and interests of children.
- **Social Activism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with photographers and artists to create impactful visuals that promote social justice and inspire action.

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