Children of Redemption
Capturing stories of hope... of broken lives redeemed!
Children of Redemption
I recently had a chance to visit an orphanage in India for children born in brothels and infected with HIV. I knew before arriving that most of the kids would not live beyond their teenage years and I tried to prepare myself for what I was going to encounter. What I saw when I arrived was astonishing!
Children were running and jumping, laughing, playing games and bursting with joy. I spent the next few hours running in circles, playing patty cake, giving piggy-back rides, and fighting back the tears. The previous night I had been given a tour of the red light district out of which these children were rescued, it was the most terrifying thing I had ever seen. I had seen their nightmares, their past, their pain… and then I saw their hope, their redemption.
I would like to travel throughout Asia, South America and Africa to capture the stories and the faces of the Children of Redemption… kids who had no hope, no opportunity, no freedom but were rescued and given a new opportunity to live. Whether they were rescued from brothels, from streets, or from being forced to fight in wars against their own families… there are countless stories of children whose lives are being restored as they find joy, hope and maybe even love. By telling their stories, showing their faces filled with life, and letting them share their dreams for the future perhaps other children will find their redemption. Lets make their stories heard.
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Thanks for reading my idea and casting a vote. The stories need to be told!
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You got my vote!! I love your idea. Love also that this is a global issue and we can all come together across the world, working to restore these children and eliminate trafficking. Best of luck my friend!! :-)
Jimminy.....I hope to see those faces you capture of the children that now have hope and joy and feel the love.....of God! Bless you
I love that you are letting their stories have a voice. Awesome!
Stop by Agape Home and Wat Phrabatnamphu hospices in Thailand. Voted for you. Feel free to return the favor and vote for my project to document political turmoil and rights abused in Zimbabwe.
Sounds like a great idea Jeremy! We just voted and will try to get some of our readers to send some votes your way too.
AMAZING!!!! and a true heart to hand.. you got a vote!!!
hope you get it bro!
Hope!!
I just PIC'd you, so please stop by and leave a comment ...and a vote!
I'm a photographer who is trying to change the world, starting with my community.
Thanks!
I think this is absolutely beautiful. I have a heart for HIV/AIDS activism in Africa and India and I love your perspective.
I think I voted...I'm not sure though. (Let me know if I didn't) Way to go, looks awesome!
Hey, Jeremy. Inspiring idea - you've got our PIC. We're fighting to stay in the Top 20 to get a shot at donating the $50k prize money to charities across the US. Please check our idea out and support us if you like it.
Thanks and good luck!
Hi,
I'm a friend of Rebecca's and she asked us to vote...the vision and words God has placed in your heart are amazing..even if you don't win this competition don't let anything hold you back.
Interesting idea, check out mine and vote for me if you like it. Its about poverty and society in 3rd world countries and how they are controlled, devastated by their governments and western industrialized nations. http://tinyurl.com/chy79g
Love the idea. we're behind you.
-Jacobsens...Andrew, Brandy, Livia
FatherJohn
My dream, too, is for children. I belong to UNICEF, Street Children, Children International, Invisible Children, Children First, and other groups. Bless you for wanted to tell the stories of children who find fulfillment. You have my vote and my sincerest good wishes.