What Do You Get When You Mix Photographers And Non-Profits Together? – PhotoPhilanthropy
Posted by Michelle Moquin on May 29th, 2010
The other day I was reading Ode Magazine and while flipping through the pages I discovered some beautiful photography that was shot in Uganda. The article titled ‘The Net Effect’, talked about how mosquito nets are vital in countries like Uganda where Malaria kills one person every 30 seconds(!)
At a displaced persons camp near Gulu in northern Uganda, a woman and child shelter under a mosquito net.
Malaria is one of the biggest killers in the developing world. Nine out of 10 times a young African Child is the victim of Malaria. In Nigeria alone, a population of roughly 150 million, each year half of all Nigerians come down at least once with Malaria; 300,000 children die from the disease. The Malaria transmitting mosquito, the Anopheles mosquito, comes out and feeds at night, so if a family doesn’t have a net to hang over their beds, the chance of getting infection is high. Unfortunately many families can not afford these nets.
Thankfully the Malaria Consortium, the world’s largest organization dedicated to fighting Malaria, operates in more than 20 countries distributing free mosquito nets to those in need. They not only provide these nets but they teach prevention and provide medical treatment as well.
What was different about this very brief article was that it was not only informative of the need for mosquito nets in places such as Uganda and Nigeria, but I got the opportunity to also discover and read about a non profit, called “PhotoPhilanthropy” (Don’t you just love the name?).
So you may ask, ‘What does one have to do with the other?’
Well….let me tell you. The founder photographer Nancy Farese, a local girl, provides photographic support to non-profit organizations to help document and promote causes. Farese pioneered the concept of Photophilanthropy: Promoting Social Activism Through Photography, to encourage and reward people who use photography for social purpose. Isn’t that cool?
Farese, a veteran social documentary photographer, believes that through the camera lens you can, witness both the desperate need for action as well as the heroic efforts of the non-profit organizations who are striving to meet these challenges. And when people, like myself, are moved by the powerful photos that they see, it can inspire people to take action.
The photograph above was taken by William Daniels. Daniels was awarded the PhotoPhilanthropy Activist Award 2009, which acknowledges excellence in social photography, for the photos essay, which includes the one I posted above, that was featured in Ode magazine for the said article.
I like the whole concept that Faresh has created with her business. People around the world are photographed so that we can be witness to their lives. The photo essays are designed to educate and engage people in a wide variety of social campaigns, and at the same time, the photographers are recognized for their amazing work. But most importantly, the concept comes around full circle as the non-profits get exposure for what they are trying to do for their cause: The people…the animals…the environment, etc.
I love when people take their creativity and meld it with something that really matters. I am all about being creative in as many areas in my life as I can. And if I can help others and incorporate my creative talent at the same time, well then…I am just as happy as I could be.
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Hey ZL: How wonderful that Lily actually picked out that book for you – what inspired that? She’s such a cool girl. :) Anyway it does sound very interesting – maybe I can borrow when you are through? Enjoy your weekend eh? With all of those studs out there after you, I can imagine that you will. :)
Hannah: I am a bit confused about your comment: ‘If this message gets through, would you consider sending back to Iran?’ Is the ‘you’ missing in this sentence? Blog me to clarify please.
Dolores: That is not an easy question to answer in one simple sentence. I did not read that post in the Huff, but perhaps I can still give a simple answer, although easier said than done. The first thing that comes to mind is transparency and regulations, and that is done by voting people into office that are working for the people and not the banks and big corporations.
Perhaps this comment from Anonz will help: ‘Sure I have more money that I will every be able to spend, but if you are too stupid to regulate me, and too stupid to make me pay my fair share of taxes, and if you continue to allow me to set up corporations with all the rights of a living person, I WILL CONTINUE TO GET RICHER AT YOUR EXPENSE.’
Hi Josh: Thanks for taking the time to write your letters. And yes, everyone should do the same. These big corps need to be held accountable for their ‘accidents’. As we’ve said here so often, people don’t police themselves – regulations need to be in place. And Liability limits need to be removed – 75 million obviously doesn’t even scratch the surface when it comes to the damage done – pennies for BP. And if there is no detrimental consequences (hit ‘em where it hurts – their wallets), why bother taking the precautions?
Ken: You were used. Simple as that. Those ‘drill baby drill’ republicans were only on your side when they needed you. Once they no longer needed you, you were dropped like a hot potato. That is their MO. Learn from it. It is the time – Obama is your saving grace.
Hi Shri Khan: Believe me, I am very aware of the risk that you and others take by reading my blog. And I assure you, all precautions are done on my end to protect everyone’s identity. You are in my thoughts – The plight of women is something I never stop thinking about. Hope is there for all of us.
My pleasure Mollie. :)
Suzy: Loved the video – thanks for sharing.
Hey Evelyn: How are you? Great article – so informative and important. Thanks too for sharing.
Doug: Thanks for posting. I usually like the movies that Zeitgeist puts out, and I like this video clip too. As Robert said, it is a feel good video, but what is the Solution? And racism and sexism are huge issues in this world, that prevent a sense of ‘one’ community – ‘world citizens’ is still a concept that hasn’t arrived yet. I, like Robert, am a little skeptical too when people promote a better way but don’t give us ideas. But hey, the inspiration is there. Now we just have to ‘do something’.
I can tell you what does not sit well with me though is the fact that they are putting Obama side by side with Hitler and Stalin. He doesn’t belong in that picture…any picture with those two. I understand their gripe about the system – it’s mine too, but Obama is creating change. I know you know this. We’re pretty messed up. Change takes time. As Obama has said, “Hey, I’m just the president. I’m not a miracle worker.”
Hi Ruth: I hope you and the girls are well. I hope Anonz gets better soon.
Helen: Me too.
Peace out everyone….
Lastly, greed over a great story is surfacing from my ‘loyal’(?) readers. With all this back and forth about who owns what, that appears on my blog, let me reiterate that all material posted on my blog becomes the sole property of my blog. If you want to reserve any proprietary rights don’t post it to my blog. I will prominently display this caveat on my blog from now on to remind those who may have forgotten this notice.
Gratefully your blog host,
michelle
Aka BABE: We all know what this means by now :)
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May 29th, 2010 at 10:37 am
Michelle You being a animal rights advocate will surely hate this one. It seems that Florida residents love to fornicate with their animals so much that they refuse to pass a law against screwing their animals.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/05/07/florida-anti-bestiality-l_n_568042.html
Florida FAILS To Pass Anti-Bestiality Law
Just over a week ago, we discussed how the State of Florida was struggling with animals — specifically, the tendency of Florida residents to fornicate…
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It would seem that the hicks love their animals more than any OTW even in bed.
Ronald
May 29th, 2010 at 10:38 am
Hafa adai Peter. your post brought back a lot of the anger I thought I had put aside. I am married to a white man who is simply wonderful. We have been married for 12 years. We have two beautiful daughters and a handsome son.
I turned 30 two days ago. I wanted to go home to visit my family but I have never told my husband that I am a Navajo(we actually prefer to be called Dine. He thinks I am Italian and that my parents passed away in a car accident.
I have been lying all these years because I wanted to be treated as well as whites. I grew up on a reservation. The word itself makes me cringe. For 16 years I watched my people struggle to get equality from white America.
I left Apache County, Arizona when I was 16 and I have never gone back to that state. Thoughts of the abuse I suffered from whites in that state still haunt my dreams today.
I hated whites until I met my husband on the campus UCSF 13 years ago. A kinder person has never existed in my mind.
I no longer feel that all whites are bad. I have integrated into their race as one of them. All my acquaintances are white.
Yet, when I read your post Peter, it brought back the memory of the cruelties my race endured from the bigots in Apache County, Arizona. Our history tells us that the American Indian population was “reduced by disease and warfare after European contact.”
What the white history books lie about is that they hunted us like animals and murdered 13 million of my people. The remaining bits of us were forced into concentration camps called “reservations.”
There my people were further thinned out by suppling us with blankest from white hospitals from patients that had everything from measles to small pox. Then they published schools books to say we were reduced by disease. We were murdered by germ warfare.
My heart and support goes out to Guam. I hope you prevail. But if I know whites as a whole, you won’t. It is a race that as a majority has no feelings or conscious.
Nizhoni (my given name)
May 29th, 2010 at 10:43 am
Michelle
Hannah meant to say send Madaline back to Iran.
May 29th, 2010 at 10:44 am
Zen Lill
You are so intelligent. You would be a terrific asset to the Republican Party. Have you visited the local chapter in your neighbor.
I’ll bet you will receive a very warm reception.
Gloria
May 29th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Michelle
What happened? I posted this and it went in. When I call my pards to see it it was gone.
Okay, if the comment was too rough, here’s my new one.
Florida FAILS To Pass Anti-Bestiality Law
Just over a week ago, we discussed how the State of Florida was struggling with animals — specifically, the tendency of Florida residents to fornicate…
May 29th, 2010 at 10:49 am
Treat Yourself to a Stay at One of These Grand Historic Hotels
Joan Rattner Heilman
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f you’re among the many travelers intrigued by America’s heritage, there’s nothing more fitting than staying at a grand old hotel that has retained its original architectural integrity, historic elegance and ambience of days gone by.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving places that evoke the nation’s past, has identified more than 200 unique hostelries around the country that represent a variety of locales, architectural styles and eras of history.
All of them have regional or national significance, are at least 50 years old and offer quality full-service accommodations. Some are remarkably affordable while others, depending on location, are for splurges only.
All have refurbished guest rooms and bathrooms and updated amenities, such as business centers, swimming pools, spas, meeting space, fitness centers and more. Reservations may be made via Historic Hotels of America (800-678-8946, http://www.historichotels.org) or directly with each hotel.
WYNDHAM HOTEL GALVEZ AND SPA
GALVESTON, TEXAS
Built in 1911 in bold Spanish mission style, the most popular hotel architecture in the Southwest at the time, Hotel Galvez overlooks the Gulf of Mexico.
In its heyday as “Queen of the Gulf,” it was a hot spot for celebrities and the affluent throughout the Jazz Age and the Big Band era.
Designed as an oasis in a scrubby semitropical landscape, the massive U-shaped hotel features an arcade of oversized windows on the ground floor, a spacious indoor promenade and red tile roofs.
Now, after a much-needed multi million-dollar renovation, this hotel offers 226 rooms and seven grand suites with marble baths.
Rates: $119 to $219 (per night, per room, double occupancy), depending on season and type of accommodations.
Information: Wyndham Hotel Galvez and Spa, a Wyndham Grand Hotel, 877-999-3223 or 409-765-7721, http://www.wyndham.com.
GRAND HOTEL
MACKINAC ISLAND, MICHIGAN
Now designated a National Historic Landmark by the US Department of the Interior, the Grand Hotel opened its doors to guests in 1887 as a summer getaway for the Midwest’s elite, who arrived on Mackinac Island by lake steamer from Chicago, Detroit and other cities on the shores of Lake Michigan.
Constructed in American Victorian style, it has the world’s longest veranda — a 660-foot porch that stretches the full length of the property — a 220-foot serpentine swimming pool and one of Michigan’s oldest golf courses.
No cars are allowed on the island, and visitors must walk from the dock to the hotel or be transported via horse-drawn-carriage taxi.
Guests must “dress” for dinner (jackets and ties for men, dresses or pantsuits for women), and each of the hotel’s 385 rooms includes a unique mix of period-style furniture.
Rates: $470 to $780 (per room, double occupancy), including breakfast and dinner.
Information: Grand Hotel, 906-847-3331, http://www.grandhotel.com.
MOHONK MOUNTAIN HOUSE
NEW PALTZ, NEW YORK
Another National Historic Landmark, this 265-room mountaintop lodge is located on 2,200 acres at the top of a ridge overlooking a large glacial lake in the Shawangunk Mountains.
Built in 1869 as a small guesthouse by the Smiley brothers, twins who wanted to provide city dwellers with a rustic haven for rest and relaxation, it is still owned by the family.
Over the years, it was gradually expanded into a huge, rambling seven-story lodge constructed in a number of American architectural styles –
including Edwardian, Victorian and Arts and Crafts — with fanciful turrets and towers, as well as guest rooms with fireplaces, balconies and period-style furnishings.
Situated on the edge of the lake, the grounds offer 85 miles of hiking trails, a 112-year-old golf course, a Victorian maze, an 18,000-square-foot ice skating pavilion, tennis courts, modern spa and horseback riding.
Rates: $510 to $2,500 (per room, double occupancy), including all meals.
Information: Mohonk Mountain House, 845-255-1000 or 800-772-6646, http://www.mohonk.com.
HOTEL DEL CORONADO
CORONADO, CALIFORNIA
The sprawling Hotel del Coronado, on 28 acres on Coronado Island off the coast of California and connected by a bridge with San Diego, was intended to be “the talk of the Western world” when it opened in 1888. It was the largest electrically-lit building outside of New York City at the time.
The resort hotel’s most outstanding feature is an oversized soaring red-roofed turret that holds the Crown Room, a unique ballroom with a panoramic ocean view, an exterior walkway and two tiers of windowed dormers.
The setting for many Hollywood movies, most notably Some Like It Hot, starring Marilyn Monroe, the Hotel del Coronado has hosted 11 US presidents and other notables,
such as Charles Lindbergh, Babe Ruth, Rudolph Valentino, Charlie Chaplin and England’s former Prince of Wales, Edward. Its 757 guest rooms, cottages and villas underwent a $150 million renovation in 2007.
Rates:Rates: $265 to $1,200 (per room, double occupancy)… up to $4,900 for suites.
Information: Hotel del Coronado, 619-435-6611, http://www.hoteldel.com.
STRATER HOTEL
DURANGO, COLORADO
The white stone cornices, ornamental brickwork, ornate woodwork, coffered ceilings, crystal chandeliers, heavy velvet drapes and carved columns of the Strater Hotel in Durango are hallmarks of grand American Victorian architecture at the end of the 19th century.
The hotel, built in 1887 to cater to guests made rich by the area’s gold and silver mines or the “railroad men” who came to the mountain town to profit from its new-found prosperity, is a four-story brick building with 93 rooms.
Each of the rooms is unique and filled with authentic 19th-century furniture, and American antiques are displayed in showcases throughout the public areas.
Owned by the same family for three generations, the hotel has one of the world’s largest collections of Victorian walnut furniture, used in guestrooms as well as in the public spaces. Modernized through the years, the Strater remains a hotel with an oldtime feel that looks very much as it did in its heyday.
Rates: $109 to $275 (per room, double occupancy).
Information: Strater Hotel, 800-247-4431, http://www.strater.com.
Bottom Line/Retirement interviewed Joan Rattner Heilman, an award-winning travel writer based in New York. She is author of Unbelievably Good Deals and Great Adventures that You Absolutely Can’t Get Unless You’re Over 50 (McGraw-Hill).
May 29th, 2010 at 10:50 am
Now it’s back in. Is this your way of saying you don’t like my post?
Oh, Zen Lill, you have a new host of followers who don’t care for you exercise info. We like your hot talk.
Mother me baby, please
Ronald
May 29th, 2010 at 11:13 am
Michelle, I’m with you. Im very suspect of any movement or group who would link Obama with the likes of Hilter and Starlin.
It either shows their inherent racism or naiveté about the real world politics. Either way it would be dangerous for OTWS.
If you are white you can afford to take the chance. But if you are not and this is just the beginning of another elitist group who feel they know what’s best for the people.
We could have another China like revolution on our hands. It will not be so easy to over throw the next dictator because with power of the computer to tag everyone on the planet. It is imperative that we look before we leap.
I am very suspect of a group who can not see what Obama is trying to do. He is as he stated only the President. The Legislative branch makes laws.
He can only encourage them. So if this organization can not separate that fact from the present goings on. Why would you believe they would know a good leader when they see one.
Doug if I were you I would examine their agenda more carefully. You may find that like the Libertarian candidate what sounds good in principle is not practical in the real world.
I have a suspicion that this is just another scam by the rich and power to make us think we are getting one thing while they are plotting to control us with the elitist principle that only a few know what is best for the whole.
Obama is in the trenches fighting for whatever he can get enough Senators to agree to. Sure they are small steps, but at least you can see where he is trying to take the country.
If this group can’t get behind an honest effort to improve the lot of most of the worlds peoples unless they are calling the shots, you should take off your rose colored glasses and ask yourself
What do they see in Obama that I am missing that makes them put this honest man in the category of Hilter and Starlin?
Could it be that they wish to be the only option in my desire in a better world? People who seek to limit your choices during the movement stage to power will certainly limit your choices when they grab the reins.
Your voice will have to be their voice or you will be shut up by whatever means they have available.
It a movement is too good to be true, it probably is.
Lydia
May 30th, 2010 at 10:14 am
[...] Ronald: When anyone posts an article with too many links it gets filed in ‘awaiting moderation’. Sorry, I didn’t see it yesterday, but I put it through today and I read the article. Life never ceases to surprise me anymore. And although the article that you posted is true, there is so much satire out there that the general public is getting confused about what is real news, and what is just writers having a little fun. [...]