of betio.s place is nicknamed "red beach," after the bloody battle fought here between japanese and american forces during the second world war. today, betio is witness to a struggle of a different kind. over half of the 100,000-strong population of kiribati now lives on tarawa. many of them are climate refugees from the outer islands. this boy is eight years old. on weekends, he has to go out and gather firewood for his family. koin etuati is relieved to hear that he is at least attending elementary school. she makes an effort to ensure more kids get an education. the family of this girl actually moved here because of the better prospects available to her. her father works on a ship and is often away, but he does have firm plans for her future. >> there are so many plans we already decided. my parents decided if i've finished school, they want me to became a nun. >> koin etuati is aware that for all her efforts to encourage education, those growing up here still face a very limited range of pr