Gold Standard (noun):
A monetary standard under which the basic unit of currency is defined by a stated quantity of gold.
Price of an ounce of gold – $794.00.
Amount of money holiday shoppers estimate they will spend this year – between $800.00 and $1,000.00 per shopper.
Goat Standard (noun):
A standard whereby the cost of a goat for a needy child in Rwanda is held in comparison to the cost of holiday spending.
Price of one goat – $25.00.
Giving a child a goat is giving a child the opportunity to empower themselves and their families, fertilize crops and gardens, and to create sustainable businesses for child-headed cooperatives.
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I’m a commercial photographer and photojournalist based in Portland, Oregon, since 1991. I specialize in commercial location photography for businesses. The majority of this work is for architectural, corporate, editorial, and public relations clients, and appears in a variety of print and electronic media. You can view samples online at: www.adambacher.com.
Since 2007 I’ve been taking a month each year to devote my time towards humanitarian missions.
Three trips have taken me to Rwanda, for a project documenting the countries recovery from the genocide in 1994, which claimed the lives of one-million people in the course of 100 days. Images and stories from the places I visited are featured on my blog site at: www.bachersblog.com.
This November, I’m going to Haiti for 4 weeks, to help two non-profits working tirelessly to save and rebuild lives following the earthquake in 2010. As well as donating my still and video images, I plan to create a traveling print exhibit, and a multi-media educational presentation to build awareness and remind us of Haiti's needs. If you’re interested in project please see this link: http://igg.me/p/44329?a=249927&i=shlk
My commercial work makes this humanitarian effort possible. I exhibit and speak nationally, offering a provocative visual and journalistic insight into contemporary Rwanda and the recovery, reconciliation, and reconstruction of the of the country. This message of hope, peace, and diversity, has been enthusiastically received at peace conferences, corporate gatherings, and in public schools.
Specialties
All aspects of location photography including: Architectural, Corporate, Editorial, People, Public Relations, Travel and Photojournalism.
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Just wanted to let you know my whole family really enjoyed their goats – my dad was particually happy he didn’t have to actually look after the goat 🙂 thanks again for the idea!! Hope you enjoyed your holidays & all the best for 2008, xx
Just ordered some goats as present for my family this christmas – thanks for the link Adam! Hope you’re enjoying your holiday season this year!