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Through my lens

We’ve only been here for 3 days. We’ve met many people – mothers, children, ministers, program administrators, journalists, doctors and nurses. I’ve taken thousands of photographs, and we’ve interviewed many wonderful people. This is such a challenging place to process – and I don’t expect I’ll ever understand why. Why would one person inflict so...

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International Women’s Day

Monday 8 March 2010 is the United Nation’s International Women’s Day.  ”The fight for women’s rights is central to the UN’s global mission.” said UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. (watch video here) During our visit to Manado, Indonesia we witnessed the efforts of many women as they worked long tiring days to find extra money...

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