Moving from the macro topic of gender equality to more of Phil’s individual approach in his work, we offer the rest of the interview. (Questions in italics.) As a photographer you’ve had to learn the art of approaching individuals not only for a photograph but also for interviews. How do you approach women and girls… Read more »
As a Stirring the Fire volunteer over the last year and a half, I’ve enjoyed several conversations with STF Founder Phil Borges about his work. However, more people than myself need to hear the inspirational and visionary aspects he brings to his work, so we decided to have actual interviews on several topics with him…. Read more »
“If you educate a man, you educate an individual. If you educate a woman, you educate a family.” -African Proverb I had the privilege of working with women and girls in Southern Sudan during the summer of 2010. During that time, I conducted lots of interviews which I later transcribed, wanting to hear more about… Read more »
My name is Danielle Prince and I volunteered the summer of 2010 with The Valentino Achak Deng Foundation. How can I sum up all the pieces of my experience in Southern Sudan during my 5 weeks there? I am forever touched and changed by the women and girls I worked with. Despite the intense heat,… Read more »
