No one should be hungry, unclothed or uneducated Erin Danae Fowler “The American materialistic young girl [inside] that went over to change India…she died. What was born was an empathy and a passion for the overlooked, the forgotten and the impoverished people here in my city.” -Denise Currie, Director/CEO of The Giving Closet, Vancouver, WA. Denise Currie sat across from me [...]
So many children around the world, especially girls, are lacking in even the most basic education. I love this image because every time I look at it reminds me of the importance of advocating on behalf of education for children around the world. -Joe Murray A photograph is worth a 1,000 words. We are excited to be partnering with Joe [...]
I was drawn to this scene because of the contrast between the boats on the left, which are symbolic of the tourism industry that pervades the Ganges River, and the two men who represent the throngs of Hindus who come each morning to worship Mother Ganga and bathe in the river. -Joe Murray, The Visual Advocate A photograph is worth [...]
This week we are showing the unexpected beauty through photos from a few selected countries. Enjoy these beautiful photos taken by Savannah Chastain during her trip to India. Photos by Savannah Chastain A Gujar man and his daughter have an intimate moment in their summer dwelling in the mountains of Kashmir. The Gujar people are a nomadic people group [...]
By: Juliana Rincón Parra Markets are full of colors, sounds and life, no matter where in the world they are. Join us as we visit – through images and videos – markets in El Salvador, Mexico, India, Indonesia and Thailand. After seeing the video posted by RocaCristo of the market of Santa Tecla in El Salvador, varistojamonbanua had this to say about the similarities between [...]
By: Juliana Rincón Parra The 3rd Edition of the Tve Biomovies 1 minute environmental film competition has begun. Anyone above the age of 9 with a camera and an idea for a 1 minute video on environmental topics can participate to win a $300 award to produce their video and then compete to win a grand prize of $1500 and participation in the [...]
By: Aparna Ray Today, e-waste, electronic waste or electronic scrap, is ‘one of the fastest growing waste streams in the world’ and environmentalists everywhere are justifiably concerned about their ‘end of life’ disposal. In India too, the concern about e-waste management has been rising steadily over the years, especially given the huge leap in the quantum of e-waste in the country over the last [...]
By: Stephen Crane, World Next Door, Inc More often than not, real love ain’t pretty. It doesn’t fit into a neat little box. It isn’t defined by grandiose gestures and stirring proclamations, despite our culture’s false depictions. Real love is painful. It demands sacrifice and surrender. Pride must be swallowed, and ego must be fought at every turn. The needs of [...]
By: Sangeeta Haindl A social enterprise electricity and mobile charging service is giving poor farming families living in one of the poorest states, Utter Pradesh, in India, a chance to lead a different lifestyle through micro grids. It means huge improvements in quality of life for these deprived communities. The two entrepreneurs who are making it possible are Nikhil Jaisinghani and [...]
By: Ericka Jackson, The Sound of Hope Here in India, we’ve found that there are 3 main areas that the children at our homes are rescued from – the Red Light District, Leper Colonies, and the Slums. We’ve visited all three of these areas during this trip, but our visit to Chauma Slum was definitely the most overwhelming. After a [...]
