Foto’s Blog: DMW in Christian Science Monitor
Teke Wiggin, a freelance journalist, authored an in depth article on Dog Meets World. He interviewed phoDOGraphers Patti Hughes (Guatemala) and Samm Coffin (South Africa and Zambia). He also quoted the response of Georgetown University sociology professor Dr. Sarah Stiles stating Dog Meets World ensures that the dignity of the subjects (being photographed) is preserved and emphasized. Everyone agrees DMW opens up an entree to an interaction across cultures and brings out smiles. READ the entire article here.
Successful DC Launch of Dog Meets World!
Experienced phoDOGraphers and hopeful future phoDOGraphers mingled with well-wishers and supporters of Dog Meets World on a gorgeous night in Washington, DC. Thanks to all the volunteers, interns and sponsors: Newseum Residences, Strategic Counsel, CorpComm, Many Hats Institute and Bar Louie! Kristin Fisher of WUSA TV (CBS) was the Honorary Guest and attended with her visiting mom, astronaut Anna Fisher. O. Louis Mazzatenta, former senior photographer and editor from National Geographic sent remarks from China.
We welcome everyone to join our community and make DMW your “pet” cause to connect cultures through the power of simple photography!
Washington DC Launch for Dog Meet World
Join us for this exciting event with Honorary Guest, Kristin Fisher, Digital Correspondent and Reporter for WUSA9. Invite all your DC local friends. Learn how Dog Meets World is bringing joy and spreading peace in more than 30 countries…so far!
If you are unable to make the date, please consider donating under Participate! Thank you & hope to see everyone.
Daily Foto: A Foto Finish for DMW Interns
Graduating Phodographers Becca Cohen and Nicole Merchan, in College Park, MD May 21, 2010
Congratulations to the new University of Maryland graduates and inaugural Dog Meets World interns. Countless hours were volunteered to DMW this past semester, helping to increase DMW participation, support and DMW’s presence in our social media sites. Please follow DMW here on FaceBook and Twitter. Thanks to both for all their dedication! New nonprofits reap significant benefits from student internships.
Everyone should have a picture of their children and grandchildren.
I, Carolyn Lane, founder of Dog Meets World heard Michelle Obama at the commencement on the National Mall for George Washington University. These words struck me as telling for DMW….Michelle described a diplomatic meeting in which Secretary Clinton said she “…thought everyone should bring pictures of their children and grandchildren to international meetings, and set those pictures right in front of them and ask themselves, “Is the decision that we’re about to make going to make their lives better?”
Dog Meets World exists because the reality is that so many people in the world do not have a single picture of themselves, their children or grandchildren. Imagine how powerful it would be to share a photo. Join us, become a phoDOGrapher!
Michelle concluded her remarks saying “But just know that when you serve others abroad, you’re serving our country, too. You’re showing the world the true face of America –- our generosity, our strength, the enduring power of our ideals, the infinite reservoir of our hope.”
Thanks Michelle for reminding us how we can all touch the lives of others.