Browsing articles from "August, 2009"

The Daily Foto: August 4th

Aug 4, 2009   //   Cambodia, Daily Foto  //  Comments Off

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Phodographer Phillip Starling from Siem Reap, Cambodia July 2009

Welcome Phillip Starling as a new phodographer and Dog Meets World’s first nonprofit partner! Phil makes an incredible difference running MaD for Good…Making a Difference for Good (www.madforgood.org) outside of Siem Reap, Cambodia. Siem Reap is home of the largest ancient temple complex in the world, Angkor Wat. MaD for Good is working to empower Cambodian communities to build a sustainable future free from poverty.

Our First Photos- Merci

Aug 3, 2009   //   Daily Foto, Haiti  //  Comments Off

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Phodographer Carolyn Lane in Cite Soleil, Haiti April 2009

The Daily Foto: August 3rd

Aug 3, 2009   //   Daily Foto, Haiti  //  Comments Off

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Phodographer Brittany Lane in Croix-Bouquets, Haiti April 2009

This village in Haiti is known for it’s metal arts.

The Daily Foto: August 2nd

Aug 2, 2009   //   Daily Foto, Guatemala  //  Comments Off

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Phodographer Jane Kosut in Nuevo Chuatuj, Guatemala, July 2009

First time phodographer Jane Kosut, a retired DoD Contract Chief, said “My delight practicing Dog Meets World mirrored the reactions of these children and their mother’s when I handed them their pictures. It made it all worthwhile taking the printer in my backpack! Thank you for the experience.”

The Daily Foto: August 1st

Aug 1, 2009   //   Daily Foto, South Africa  //  Comments Off

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Phodographer Carolyn Lane in Kuilsrivier, South Africa Feb. 2009

Sinalo is pretty in pink at her preschool (creche), which the Zevenwacht Winery provides for the children of its vineyard workers. Note that wine barrels use as a room divider!

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Praise for DMW

"Participating in Dog Meets World was a truly magical experience, bringing joy and wonderment to all I met."

John Carr, Phodographer across South America

"Dog Meets World unleashes the power of photography as a diplomatic and personal tool in building connections among the people of the world. It embeds a memory in photographer and subject alike."

Prof. Patrick Fleming, Fulbright scholar & Phodographer Cambodia & Kyrgzystan

"You will never know just how important that photo will be long after it is taken and given."

Delores Barr Weaver, co-owner Jacksonville Jaguars

"Dog Meets World went over fabulously in my village. It is a perfect option for Peace Corps volunteers like myself. I like the Foto dog mascot, kids like it, and it is a representation of the peace and the ideas of the project."

Kristen Woodruff, Phodographer Costa Rica

"The kids are absolutely loving Dog Meets World. For a majority, these were the first images of themselves that they have ever owned."

Marti Johnson, Phodographer Uganda