August 15, 2009: Photography Exhibition at COFA
Showcasing photography from many South American countries and will include a mixture of nature, people and animals, which individuals, organisations and groups seek to help and protect.
Caio Moussalem – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
“More important than what is the reason for something, is why it is… this is the only way to effectively change things…”
Casa Do Caminho – Xerem, Brazil
“Children from Casa will try to take advantage of new volunteers by acting very sweetly and trying to get things given to them like money and clothes. But after a while of volunteering…”
Monte Azul Favela – Sao Paulo, Brazil
“Everybody from her old home up north had said to her that she will either have a good life with money and be successful in SP, or she will either not have a chance and die in a favela…”
Peace Villages Foundation (Fundacion Aldeas de Paz) – Santa Elena; Venezuela
“Special needs children who are either at risk, have learning difficulties, behavioural problems, or who are handicapped, learn to ride horses…”
Chavez Speaks while Kids Die of Cancer – Cumana, Venezuela
“There were hundreds and hundreds of people crowding in the streets wearing red clothing and hats, and waving flags and chanting like the president was some sort of super-star…”
Living with a Hitchhiker – Palo Negro, Venezuela
“He has been planning, for the past six years, to hitch-hike his way around the world to 78 countries in 5 continents…”
Universities, Views and Political Fiestas – San Cristobal, Venezuela
“The kittens and puppies that were on the sides of the streets in cages, were terribly frightened from all of the noise…”
Tania Pardo and her Helping Family – Bucaramanga, Colombia
“His accomplices then get into the cab and hold knives or guns to you. They then take you around on a tour of the city’s cash machines, emptying your account…”
Colombian Culture – Colombia
“I really feel that it’s not only the Colombians who are missing out, but also the rest of the world, which doesn’t get to experience enough of the amazing Colombian culture…”