Social Documentary Photography and Film
Posted in Stirring The Fire on Dec 31st, 2009
In sub-Saharan Africa, 61% of all people living with HIV are women. Young women (15–24 years) are three to six times more likely to be infected than men in the same age group.* Unfortunately, 800,000 Zambian children have lost one or both parents to AIDS, and others are left to care for themselves because their [...]
Posted in Take Action on Dec 9th, 2009
The number of study abroad programs is growing rapidly each year. According to The Institute of International Education there is a growing trend to develop study abroad programs that are customized to students’ needs. Some things I have learned you should consider when looking for your ideal program are: Community based Issues–Are the issues (i.e. [...]
Posted in Take Action on Dec 2nd, 2009
In 2002 National Geographic conducted a survey accessing the geographic literacy of 18 to 24 year olds in 9 industrialized countries. The United States came in next to last—85% could not find Afghanistan on a map; 56% could not find India and 30% could not find the Pacific Ocean. Last year less than 1% of [...]