America's Visionary ChangeMakers
We live in an age of change. My dream assignment is to photograph Americans who are innovative in making a positive impact on our world...and the images will help inspire others to "be the change they wish to see in the world". -Ghandi.
Everyone around the world can benefit from visual proof that there are people all across America who are committed to having a positive influence and creating a real impact on our world.
There is an incredible woman who grew up in the Bronx in New York City, who is now a leader of a movement creating 'green collar jobs'. Her website says "the future has always been Made In America", www.majoracartergroup.com
There is a 14 yr old boy in Ventura, California who founded Kids vs Global Warming, a non profit organization made up of a group of kids that educate other kids about the science of global warming and empower them to take action. On the website, www.kids-vs-global-warming.com, it says "...we’re more than just 'the future'. We’re here now. We are the present, and our voices do make a difference."
If everyone permitted themselves to be a pioneering changemaker, using their own talents and skills and ideas, how long would it take to improve the quality of lives we are creating for ourselves throughout the world?
A shift in our global collective consciousness is necessary for peace and prosperity for everyone. This photography project can be a powerful tool in steering our course toward hope. These will be the stories of Americans who are not sitting idly by worrying and watching and waiting to see what someone else will do about the countless problems that are standing in our way of peace. These people are being the change.
I believe that just as hopeless negativity may be an epidemic, positive hope is just as powerfully infectious.
I chose to dedicate myself to photography when I was eleven years old, and I'm now thirty-one and more passionate and committed to it than ever. I believe that life is about what you give to this world. An opportunity to use my talents and skills as a photographer and an artist to make an impact and encourage hope and inspiration in others would be a dream come true.
Please vote and help me spread the word. Let's be the change!
To see my work, visit www.careykirkella.com
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I love this idea. Great concept. I'll give you a vote. Good luck. If you have a moment maybe you could check out my idea and website.
Thanks!
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I really like your idea! Good luck! If you get a chance, visit my idea and pic it if you like it :) http://www.nameyourdreamassignment.com/the-ideas/srebeccan/children-of-redemption/
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Very interesting idea. You got my vote...check out my idea and vote for me too!
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You are being the change Carey ~ we need more people like you in this world!
You have my support, and I'm sure our members on iPeace network will love what you are doing ~ http://www.ipeace.me
Gordon
iPeace Co-Creator
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Thank you so much!
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Good luck Carey! You have my vote :)
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This is an worthwhile & unique idea. You have my Support and Vote. Best of Luck !!
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Good luck. I voted for this. Please consider my ideas as well. Pass around the good Karma.
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This is a powerful project! Reminds me of the remarkable childhood work done by Ryan, in Canada -- ( www.ryanswell.ca ) -- " Ryan's Well." A young driven changemaker who, with great compassion, saw a vision to make a big difference...and he did!
Good luck -- I gave you my vote :)
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Good Luck!!!
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You have my vote!! This world sure could use more people like you that want to make a difference and change a life. Good luck and God Bless you.
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It sounds great and I'd love to see how you pull it off! Being an American should be something to be proud of again.. I hope you win!
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Carey should win....HANDS DOWN!!! Pick her to win or bad karma will find you!!!
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Very cool. Please, check me out too when you've got the time.
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Good ideas like yours that are not in the Top 100 are nearly impossible to find. This is unfair as many great ideas are hidden. Those of us in the “Sub-100” should work together to promote the best projects of the Sub-100 so that they can be in the Top 100 and be seen. Please vote for best Sub-100s!
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I love this idea! check out mine and Pic it if youd like! Congo here I come...
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Good luck Carey - Lauren
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Carey, that is phenomenal idea. I love it. I know you will win.
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Good luck!
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Great idea Carey!
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Good luck -- looks like a great assignment! :)
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cool!
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Good Luck!!!
Heather
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Oh yeah.....AWESOME!!!!--Heather
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I wish you all the best as always! You have my support 100% Love dad
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Good Luck!
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good luck , I like the idea a lot
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Voted... Good Luck!
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Good Luck !!
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i cant find a way to vote for you.
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Good luck Carey! Great project! All the best.
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All the best with your beautiful project.
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I love the idea of capturing the change makers and went and checked all the websites you listed. This is a worthy project and you are capable of pulling it off. Best of luck to you!
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Please vote for my idea as well..as this woman is in the same ipeace network as me and i put the dream assignment competition to them all! There are so many network voting going on,other good ideas are getting lost in the mix.Please check out mine...!
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..and Ive done quite a bit to effect change in the world myself!
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Awesome! We in Africa count on your dream and victory, Carey!
David
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Spiritual beings living in human bodies, understanding Gandhi's quotation, "Be the change you want to see in the world!" A wonderful dream, Carey, and now manifesting as a catalyst of collective Spirits of Change we all desire! Thank God, and Thank Carey for sharing the Dream!
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Good luck Carey. This would be an awesome project - and one the world can certainly benefit from seeing.
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OKAY Carey--Good Luck
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Carey, Best Wishes and Luck with your vision !!!
Emilio
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Fantastic idea Carey, Good luck! Thanks for sharing the link and of course you got my vote.
Hugs,
Maria
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beautiful, i love you!!
check out my project as well!!
it seems like we could all continue to hold the vision and work together adise of the results of this contest-no?
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Best of Luck with this-its a great idea! Catrina
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Who's going to take your photo? :) MH
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Great idea Carey! Luck to you...
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What a great project! Good luck
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Hi Carey!
I love your vision!
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sorry i was so tardy, but i made my vote, guess what, it was for you!
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Thank you for voting! Update: Arun Gandhi (as in Mahatma Gandhi's grandson) voted for 'America's Visionary Changemakers'!
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Great idea Carey. Good luck!
-fabio cardoso
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The Gandhi quote is one of my faves. This is a great idea! How will you find all these people? Many are quiet - like the guy who gave away $100 bills every Xmas. I'd love to see you get votes - you have mine.
I would be grateful if you would vote for me. Let's help each other!
Good luck!
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