Nov252013 by Andrea ReesNo Comments

Project South Africa: Days 2-6

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What an incredible week we had last week. The women explored Cape Town, Table Mountain & the Cape Peninsula while learning how to use an iPhone, mobile technology and social media. They learned about photography and photography essentials such as composition and lighting. The week started off with us being treated to the Hop On/Hop Off Red Route Tour by City Sightseeing on Monday November 18th, 2013. They had the freedom to take photos at will and enjoy the sites. After touring the entire route, we stopped for lunch at V&A waterfront and then got back on the bus again. At lunch we were joined by Nicolas, a blogger for City Sightseeing South Africa. We got off at St. George's cathedral and took photos around the church and through the…
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Nov162013 by Andrea Rees3 Comments

Project South Africa: Day 1

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Day1: What an absolutely amazing day. Day 1 started off with me being picked up by Lulama, eKhaya eKasi's coordinator and Buli. It was fantastic to see Lulama again and even though I had only met her once before, it felt like I was meeting an old friend. Lulama & I had a chance to discuss organizational details on the way to Khayelitsha which is about a 40 minute drive from downtown Cape Town. Once at eKhaya eKasi, I was greeted by the women who were already there and then Lulama & I settled in so we could continue to discuss the organization of the project including who was to use each donated iPhone during the workshop. Lulama spoke in Xhosa to the women to explain the project. Lucky for…
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Oct262013 by Andrea ReesNo Comments

Ten South African Women to Fight Poverty with Mobile Photography

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I am happy to announce that with YOUR HELP and generosity including used iPhone donations, a used laptop and sponsorships from the MobiTog community and 6dVision, we will be able to welcome 10 participants into The heART of a Woman Project Mobile Photography Program at eKhaya eKasi in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, South Africa next month! [caption id="attachment_187" align="aligncenter" width="480"] eKhaya eKasi[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_184" align="aligncenter" width="480"] eKhaya eKasi[/caption]     It was only last year on December 10, 2012 that I first visited eKhaya eKasi in Khayelitsha, South Africa and May 2013 when I came up with an idea and entered  G Project. Many of you supported me then and it was at that time I decided that I would commit and bring this initiative to fruition because I knew that even if…
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