Ethiopian Eta Ferahu Tarekegne Gatahun loves lasagna and wants to set a sprint record. Sassy Melissa Corlett, a Hong Kong-born Brit, has no doubts that her future will be fantastic. Eka Sriamarwati, a young Balinese trance dancer, lists a tiny hair clip as her most prized possession. And in Tokyo, Nami Fujita, who sees herself in 20 years time as a Vivienne Westwood-wearing housewife, reveals body piercing as her favorite hobby, yet yearns for a time "when I won't be judged by my appearance."
These girls may have different aspirations and come from different cultures, but they share a common denominator -- by virtue of being all 17 years old and therefore destined to enter adulthood in the 21st century, they are participants in the 17s Project.
The 17s Project is the brainchild of Caroline Parsons and Lisa Morgan who are currently traveling the globe interviewing and video taping 17-year-olds as they conduct workshops that include "guided journeys to the future."