Daily Foto: Nothing like it in Niger!
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Phodographer Ariane Kirtley in Tangarwashane, Niger, March 2010
Ariane Kirtley, founder of AmmanImman – WaterisHope a charity to bring clean water to a most remote area of Niger in West Africa has partnered with Dog Meets World. In this scene Ariane tells “as the sun was setting and I had finally made the round of all the families, I was printing out “family portraits” for the villagers of Tangarwashane. With me were sitting some of “my” little kids watching as the photos are being printed and as Sadouan with her husband Alhassan admired their family portrait. Before meeting me, these people had never seen a camera, a car, or any kind of technology. They lived as people did 500 years ago. Today, they’ve seen so much, from a borehole, to a camera, to a printer and their very own first picture!“
Daily Foto: World Cup sized Memories in Brazil
Phodographer Melissa Waksman in Mangueira, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, March 2010
James Kahn accompanied students from the Univ. of Maryland – Hillel organization doing volunteer work in an impoverished areas of Rio de Janeiro. Who was having more fun, the giver or the receiver? Dog Meets World is meaningful to those on both sides of the camera’s lens!
Daily Foto: The Definition of Cute in Peru
Phodographer John Rader in Aquas Calientes, Peru April 2010
Little Foto the mascot of Dog Meets World has been met with joy around the globe….in 28 countries so far. Now add adorable children and a parrot and you’ve got a priceless photo memory for parents in Aquas Calientes, the gateway town for the famous Incan ruins of Machu Picchu.
Daily Foto: Reaching towards tangible joy.
Phodographer Chinmoy Majumdar in Subash Colony, Lalbagh, West Bengal, India, March 2010
Chinmoy says “I spent most of my childhood at my parents house in Berhampore, West Bengal, India. Presently, I divide my time between Calcutta and Bombay. I am a risk management consultant and have a fellowship in risk management and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. I love interacting with people from different levels of society and reaching out to underprivileged communities to share my happiness with them. It was a pleasure to get these 100 smiling faces in front of me when taking Dog Meets World to this school .”
Daily Foto: “Love & Peace” says it all.
Phodographer John Carr along Lake Titicaca, Bolivia Nov. 2009
John backpacked through South America with little Foto and a printer. He said “I took pictures in Yumani, Isla del Sol, an island on Lake Titicaca, best know for its Incan ruins. They are actually my favourite DMW shots of the trip. Three brothers were playing outside while their mother was working as the toilet attendant at the jetty for the island, and were all captivated by the printer.” The clearly visible paws of little Foto and young Edgar’s shoes are a charming parallel. Peace & Love.