Browsing articles from "July, 2011"

Foto’s Blog: Acts of Kindness in honor of Nelson Mandela’s Birthday.

Jul 18, 2011   //   Foto's Blog, South Africa  //  Comments Off


Phodographer Carolyn Lane in Macassar, South Africa 2009

The outline of famous Table Mountain above Cape Town….visible from Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for 27 years. He emerged able to forgive and build a nation.

A young boy from a township near Cape Town is highlighted today in honor of Nelson Mandela’s 93rd Birthday….we recognize and honor that to truly “see” and acknowledge each other is a simple act of kindness. Photo Diplomacy as practiced through Dog Meets World is a simple act of kindness for the world. A photo says I see you, you matter and we are much alike. It is tangible joy and a seed of peace. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Celebrate “Mandela Day” by showing kindness and compassion to all.

Foto’s Blog: Dalai Lama talks about compassion

Jul 11, 2011   //   Foto's Blog, Tibet  //  Comments Off


Phodographer Patrick Firouzian in Tibet, October 2010

The Dalai Lama spoke on the grounds of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on Saturday, July 9th. The photo from Tibet by Patrick Firouzian is posted here in honor of the Dalia Lama’s “Talk on World Peace” which was free and opened to everyone. He indicated that he does not prepare remarks rather speaks as if talking individually to the thousands on the lawn. He spoke about compassion and inner peace. Dog Meets World believes that sharing personal photographs by practicing photo diplomacy with those in need is a small act of compassion. As Mother Teresa said “peace begins with a smile“.

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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