kid_camera_rwanda photography workshop 2006

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Kilagi Points and Shoots

 

They call Leon (8) "Kilagi" which means "The Deaf One". Kilagi is also mute, but from the first day he spied my Nikon D200, he was eager to click away. Here he is

now, confidently handling a Nikon D70. Thoughtful, focused, and Robin Williams funny, Kilagi is a natural photographer. What his ears can't hear and what his mouth can't articulate makes photography the perfect medium to express his perspective --and perceptions--on the world around him, which for the time being is confined to this awesome orphanage on the outskirts of Kigali where just 11 years ago, hundereds were saved during the genocide. Today, this same plot of land, and the people on it, are thriving with life, love, and looking forward to peace and prosperity.

 

Art, I believe, is a powerful tool for these children who have much to express, but not the means with which to do so. And Camera Literacy, I think, encourages a lifetime of looking...

 

Gisimba Memorial Center

Kigali, Rwanda. Afrika.

August 2, 2006

Early evening.

 

If you are interested in sponsoring an orphan at Gisimba Memorial Center, direct contact information is listed below.

Ildephonse Niyongana - Director

Damas Gisimba - Founder

gisimbacmg@yahoo.com

Gisimba Orphanage

B.P. 1433 Kigali Rwanda

 

Ave de la Nyarugenge

Nyamirambo

District of Nyarugenge

tel +250 08524515 or +250 08532596

 

Bank of Kigali 040-0013914-76

swift BK IG RWRW

 

Additional information can also be found on www.orphansofrwanda.org

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