Sunday, August 2, 2009

Your parents do what??

I am often embarrassed by the response people give me when I tell them that my parents built an orphanage for 50 kids with HIV/AIDS in India. To me, its their job. Going out to Chandrakal was a good reminder to take a step back from the requirements that come with their job and see the bigger picture. First of all, my parents couldn't have picked a better place to build the orphanage. After the monsoon comes, the scenery is painted green and flourishes with color. Neon greens, pinks and purples stick out in the various villages as members of the Banjara tribe are scattered around the area. Driving to the orphanage reminds me of driving through certain parts of Israel, so vast and beautiful.

I am so glad that I had the opportunity to go out to the orphanage multiple times. The kids know me now and it makes it much easier to take photos without them posing. Here are some of my favorites. My parents are using these and other photos for their non-profit Living India. I am so excited about my new role in their work with these children.

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This photo sums up why I came to India.

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I am so proud of my parents. 48 children get to be kids, not victims.

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I am recent graduate of the University of Missouri, majoring in photojournalism. Right now, I am a photo intern at The Dallas Morning News. Last year, I attended the Danish School of Media and Journalism in the International Photojournalism program. I love the journey of working on a photo story, the destination is never what was predicted.

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