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    This photo always reminds me that pride is something independent of wealth or status. While I was out photographing in the community, this man approached me and asked if I would mind taking his photo. I graciously accepted, and he then asked for a few minutes to change into his nicest shirt. by: kjlagrave Views[312] Haiti is an incredibly mountainous country with comparably few roads to rural and remote areas, an element that makes access to health care difficult. To combat this problem, organizations use mobile clinics—cars packed full of supplies and medical professionals who travel to remote catchment areas to provide counsel, education and medicine, among other things. This photo shows just that: a community health nurse instructing school girls on how—and when—to take the vitamins they're receiving. by: kjlagrave Views[273] There is a Haitian proverb: Deye mon gen mon, or, Education remains more of a privilege than a right in Haiti, with the cost of education simply out of reach for the average family who subsists on less than $2 a day. The opportunity to attend school is taken very seriously, as you can see here. by: kjlagrave Views[287] In Haiti, twins are believed to be direct descendants of the one central god in Vodou—Bondye. And while she has very little money, Sandra, 32, said she was thrilled when she found out she was having twins; seeing it as a blessing instead of a burden. With a focus on maternal and child health leading many of the country's nonprofits to improve current conditions, women like Sandra have benefited greatly. by: kjlagrave Views[320]
     

    Photos: My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

    Monday, 10 Jun 2013 | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

    I grew up overseas, and was given a camera by my father at a young age. I have no formal photography training, and my photographs, spanning countries and decades, have thus far served as my only mirror, guide and mentor: Does the photo accurately represent ... Read more >
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