Posts Tagged ‘impact’

New FairMail documentary: From Dump to Diploma

Sunday, September 15th, 2013

Next week FairMail will be on Dutch National Television in the new “Groundbreaker” television series. This week we can offer you the new “From Dump to Diploma” video which came out 3 weeks ago.

This new 8 minute documentary tells the story of FairMail Peru photographers Yuli and Yomira. How they had to work at a young age recycling garbage to supplement their families small income before they started taking pictures for FairMail. The new documentary gives insight into their daily activities for FairMail and how it has impacted their lives. Not only through the earnings from the sale of their cards to invest in their own education. But also in their personal development and the mindset needed to really achieve their goals.

A unique and inspirational documentary of hope and determination! Check it out below.

FairMail India teenager Aradhana first in math’s test

Saturday, September 14th, 2013

FairMail India photographer Aradhana together with her volunteer photography trainerHi, my name is Aradhana and I am a photographer in FairMail India. It has been good to be part of this program. I did not know English, nor photography before I entered. But now as I speak with Volunteers in English I feel for myself that my English has improved a lot and I am very happy with my success.

I also see in my tuition that my math’s has improved. I was even first in this year’s math’s test. I have been selected for the next European promotional trip in 2014. I am very excited about that and looking forward for it.

Last month I learned about portrait photography. I used to take portrait photos of others but last month our photography teacher Eleanor taught us how to take portrait of ourselves. So during that time one becomes model and other take photo of you, so it was new for me. I am very thankful to my volunteers who taught us very well and many new things. Thanks to FairMail and also to the Volunteers. Aradhana.

Would you like to share your passion for photography with our teenagers in Peru or India? Then check out the volunteering opportunities and options for travelling with FairMail during our photography trips.