“We the children take the stage and we will dance.”
- KiSwahili Song
{…and we will dance! } Portraits of Tanzanian Children
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Category Archives: Charity
{Settling in…Life in Tanzania} Photo Philanthropy Africa Trip 2014
It’s been two weeks since we have arrived in Tanzania and it’s been a whirlwind of adventure! To see why we are in Africa, please visit this post: http://www.brianamariephoto.com/just-one-drop-photo-philanthropy-trip-to-east-africa/
Eager to share stories and images with you all…so here’s just a sampling of the goodness that Tanzania has given us thus far. Enjoy!
{Just One Drop} Photo Philanthropy Trip to East Africa
It’s that time of year again…planning has begun for our annual Photo-Philanthropy trip!
As you know, photography is a passion of mine and I am constantly looking for avenues to use my photography to make a difference in the lives of people. Every year in our off-season we find a Non-Profit looking for photographers to create compelling imagery to tell their story which aids in fund-raising and education for their cause.
This year we have chosen Thirst Relief International’s projects in Eastern Africa, an amazing organization providing clean water solutions for those in desperate need. We are honored to donate our photography services to their efforts to bring critical assistance.
Children in Tanzania. Photo courtesy of Thirst Relief International
But we need to get there… and that is where you come in…
There are two ways you can help.
1. Donate Here (any amount is graciously accepted)
http://www.crowdrise.com/justonedrop/fundraiser/brianamariephotography
2 . Spread the Word – that is how goodness is shared! Inspire someone else to make a difference as well. Tweet / FB…whatever social media makes you smile!
I am equally thrilled because my whole family will join us and my children will continue be exposed at a young age to the beautiful culture of giving back.
On last year’s trip to DR/ Haiti, Trevor is given a ride up the hill into Haiti by a boy doing the weekly ‘shopping’ in the open market.
Want to know more…
IT’S ALL ABOUT WATER
Nearly 1 Billion people today, STILL lack access to safe, clean drinking water and more than 2 Billion lack access to adequate sanitation. With nearly 1 million children dying each year due to water related illnesses, that are preventable, water is the most vital component to not only survival, but also to the development of a community.
Water
A lack of safe, clean drinking water is still the largest crisis facing people around our world today. Water is the foundational building block, and first step, for any community in the developing world to begin moving toward self sufficiency and stablity.
Health
A child dies every 21 seconds from water-related disease. These deaths aren’t simply caused by contaminated water, but also by a lack of access to proper sanitation and hygiene. Thirst Relief not only provides people with clean water, but also the knowledge of and access to proper sanitation that will be passed down throughout generations.
Education
443 million school days are lost each year due to water related illness. Hours are also spent each day retrieving water, which results in no time to pursue education. Clean water solutions allow children to focus on education and their future rather than water gathering.
Community
In one day women around the world spend 200 million hours collecting water. By providing a community with access to clean water, you are freeing up valuable time that members of that community can use to work, go to school, and perpetuate sustainable life. On average, every $1 invested in water and sanitation provides an economic return in that community of $8.
Want to help? Donate here today!
{ Annie’s Kids } REDD . Yountville
What do you get when you bring together top culinary talent of Lee Hefter, Thomas Keller, David Kinch, Christopher Kostow, Corey Lee, Roland Passot, Pajat Parr, Richard Redington and Michael Tusk paired with some of the Napa Valley’s top wines from vineyards of Napa Valley, including Colgin, Continuum, Dalla Valle, Dominus, Lewis, Phillip Togni, Rivers-Marie, Sandhi, Shafer and Shibumi Knoll… an unforgettable night!
Richard Reddington hosted this special benefit dinner at REDD in Yountville to raise money and awareness for two children’s pediatric charities that were very dear to his mother’s Annie heart.
{Las Madres} Editorial Shoot | Fair Trade Jewelry | Dominican Republic
Last summer I had the pleasure of photographing for Una Vida & Las Madres in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. To see more of some of the images you can visit here: http://brianamariephotography.wordpress.com/2012/07/10/dominican-republic-on-film/
Recently these fabulous ladies modeled the jewelry to help spread the word of the fair trade jewelry that the Las Madres are making to pull themselves out of poverty and build community. Dynamite women celebrating dynamite women across the world! To purchase your own jewelry and support Las Madres…check it out!
{all you need is…} travel photography | Haiti
{sweet wind} travel photography | Haiti
{ memory bank } A Tribute to the Old Timers of Napa Valley | Photo Exhibition for Preservation Napa Valley
