Dog Meets World meets students from the University of Maryland at a Fundraiser in College Park
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Interns, phodographers and enthusiastic supporters joined effort to spread the message about Dog Meets World to the university community. Not only did they raise awareness and friends, but raised funds too. Congratulations for a great event and thanks to all who stopped by last night! Special appreciation to Cornerstone Loft and Grill for designating DMW as the charity beneficiary last night. The staff was great!
Daily Foto: “Picture Perfect” in Mexican border town
NEW Phodographer Becca Cohen in Agua Prieta, Mexico March 2010
Becca, a senior at the Univ. of Maryland in College Park said “When I was traveling in southern Africa last year, it was incredible seeing how excited all the children would get when we took their pictures and let them see it on the digital screen. My friends and I had discussions about how these children probably didn’t have pictures of themselves, and many might not even have had mirrors. Dog Meets World seeks to fill this void so perfectly….picture perfectly.”
Becca introduced DMW to her alternate spring break team working in this Mexican border town. She and her fellow students were building an addition with a family. “On the first day at the worksite we took and printed pictures of their kids. The next day neighbors came by with their kids to have their pictures taken. Johanna, the daughter of the family we were building with, would come up to us making a “take a picture” sign with her hands to communicate that someone new wanted a picture!”
Daily Foto: It’s about showing their richness!
NEW Phodographer Jon Resnick in Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic, Jan 2010
Jon and fellow students were volunteering in the Dominican Republic as part of an alternative break program from the University of Maryland in College Park. The basic instructions for Dog Meets World indicate to choose a background and shoot up close. The idea is not to show the impoverished conditions where the children live, but to respect and honor the individual by showing the richness of their personhood. Jon said he participated to “Give people who otherwise wouldn’t, a tangible photo of themselves. Letting them know someone cares.” See how much they cared here.
Daily Foto: Photo Diplomacy goes to Cuba
NEW Phodographer Wayne Novak in Cuba, March 2010
Wayne was part of a team from Christ Episcopal Church in Ponte Vedra, Florida with a primary mission to visit a remote Episcopal parish in Cuba. Americans involved in humanitarian projects can travel with permission to the island nation. Wayne with the help of others on the trip took, processed, and handed out over 120 photographs for the Dog Meets World project. He reports the diplomatic mission of the project was certainly accomplished and the photos were received with joy.
DMW Fundraiser in DC on Thursday April 29
Dog Meets World is the charity benefactor of a Happy Hour Fundraiser to be held next Thursday, April 29 from 6-8 PM at the Cornerstone Grill and Loft in College Park, Maryland. Organized by the University of Maryland interns (Becca Cohen, Nicole Merchan and Jenna Carter) for Dog Meets World it should be a great event. Come all and bring your friends.
The $5 cover charge supports DMW and helps provide supplies to get pictures in the hands of kids in need in the world. Just imagine Facebook with no pictures and you get the idea of how the simple sharing of a printed photo can be important and connect cultures.