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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Oct172013 by Andrea ReesNo Comments

Mobile Photography to Help Women and Moms Fight Poverty in South Africa

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[caption id="attachment_633" align="aligncenter" width="475"] UN Infographic for Poverty[/caption] "Like slavery and apartheid, poverty is not natural. It is man-made and it can be overcome and eradicated by the actions of human beings." "Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice. It is the protection of a fundamental human right, the right to dignity and a decent life. While poverty persists, there is no true freedom." "Sometimes it falls upon a generation to be great. You can be that great generation. Let your greatness blossom. Of course the task will not be easy. But not to do this would be a crime against humanity, against which I ask all humanity now to rise up." - Nelson Mandela   October 17th is World Poverty Day.  The…
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Jun212013 by Andrea ReesNo Comments

It Takes a Village and the Ubuntu Philosophy

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We know that it takes a 'village' and that this initiative can only be successful with your help! This is a grassroots initiative in that we know exactly where our time, energy and efforts are going and who it will affect. We are small initiative, but we have BIG ideas and goals. Many times it can seem that our efforts and hard earned dollars get lost when it goes to a big charity. While we do need those charities too, it's the smaller initiatives where you will see WHO you are helping. Every share, donation and moment of your time will directly affect the women of eKhaya eKasi and the people they care for as we aim to implement our pilot project there in November 2013. [caption id="attachment_187" align="aligncenter" width="300"] eKhaya…
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