Volunteer photojournalists lending their gifts to NGOs in Central America
Mar 31st, 2009 by Jon Posted in Nicaragua News | 4 Comments
Aside from my family, there are two other things that I’m passionate about: helping the poor in Nicaragua, and photography (see here). Ever since my first trip to Nicaragua in 2007, I have been using my gift in photography to help raise awareness of the issues in the country. I have even toyed with the idea of becoming a freelance photojournalist for NGOs to help them document their projects and outreach.
So perhaps I shouldn’t have been surprised to discover a group that is doing exactly this - helping aid organizations record their trip through photos. This group is called Backpod (http://www.backpod.org/) and they were recently in Honduras helping a medical team with clinics (similar to Cornerstone’s medical clinics last week in Bluefields).
The description on their website reads:
“As skilled designers, filmmakers, photographers, journalists, and travelers… we will work to fully understand the work of the organization and document the experience.”
I have many photographer friends, perhaps one of them will get inspired and get involved. Perhaps some day I’d be able to join a group like this and help NGOs document their endeavors around the globe.
Their work is beautiful and evocative. To see their photos, please visit their Flickr page.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 10:08 pm
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April 29th, 2009 at 5:25 pm
Thanks for highlighting Backpod’s work. Appreciate you spreading the word of their good works.
May 5th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
Backpod’s work is very unique. I love the idea and wish that I can participate in it (but who knows what the future holds).
Thanks for visiting!
April 5th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
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