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child of hope....alexander
Alexander is 12 years old, the oldest of 5 , 3 boys, 2 youngest girls.He does not have an easy time at home, parental frustrations are inflicted upon him. He yearns for approval and is thriving in the positive reinforcement Kathy & her team at Empowerment International offer him unconditionally. Initially absenteeism from school was frequent but now his attendance is much more consistant. He's enthusiastic participant in the photography programme & happily accompanied us for hours, on our rounds through barrio villa esperanza, clicking away with the camera Kathy loaned him from EI's donated supply.
A one shot spontaneous capture......I lifted my camera, he turned his head. I believe it reveals the very essence of who Alexander is, in all his raw vulnerability. Lovely boy, he is.
all images in the "child of hope" series taken for Empowerment International
child of hope....alexander
Alexander is 12 years old, the oldest of 5 , 3 boys, 2 youngest girls.He does not have an easy time at home, parental frustrations are inflicted upon him. He yearns for approval and is thriving in the positive reinforcement Kathy & her team at Empowerment International offer him unconditionally. Initially absenteeism from school was frequent but now his attendance is much more consistant. He's enthusiastic participant in the photography programme & happily accompanied us for hours, on our rounds through barrio villa esperanza, clicking away with the camera Kathy loaned him from EI's donated supply.
A one shot spontaneous capture......I lifted my camera, he turned his head. I believe it reveals the very essence of who Alexander is, in all his raw vulnerability. Lovely boy, he is.
all images in the "child of hope" series taken for Empowerment International