“A hero is a kid who accepts responsibility to uplift herself in the most adverse conditions,
maintains herself, and really does succeed in changing her life.” – Boby Duval
The past two years Timbers Army (supporters of Portland Timbers professional soccer team), and Far Post Soccer Supply, made generous donations of soccer balls and apparel for children in Haiti. The equipment they donated filled more than half the luggage in each of my last two trips. Because of their help I’ve been able to bring balls and equipment to remote villages in northern Haiti – Lori soccer team, and a youth development program in the slums of Port Au Prince – L’Athlétique d’Haïti.
The photo above was taken in Cité Soleil (considered the poorest most violent slum area in the western hemisphere), at the L’Athlétique d’Haïti sports program. Founded in 1995 by human rights activist Boby Duval, L’Athlétique d’Haïti is an after school sports and development program for underprivileged youth. It serves over 2,000 kids daily.
Read more – about L’Athlétique d’Haïti
See more photos from the program – Photo Gallery L’Athlétique d’Haïti
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On location photography, Portland Oregon photographer Adam Bacher.
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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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