Create a photo book of the Budik tribe in beautiful West Africa
I grew up among the Budik tribe in Southern Senegal, West Africa. This tribe is filled with some of the most beautiful people you will ever meet, inside and out, and I want to spend a year there cataloguing individual and tribal stories.
The Budik tribe lives in the small village of Chobo, in beautiful southern Senegal. I grew up among these people and would love the opportunity to return and document the changes that have taken place. Many have grown up, many married, some have died.
The region is mountainous and has two seasons, rainy and dry. African storms are breathtaking, the sky grows dark and violent and the rain comes down from the mountains in sheets while we dance in the fields. In the dry season the watering holes dry up and food supplies start to run out.
I want to spend a year in this tribe, living in a mud house with a grass roof photographing daily village life.
With the prize money I would start a sustainable business in Chobo, the creation and sale of free trade African fabrics. Everything would be produced in the village for the benefit of the village, from growing the cotton to spinning it into thread to weaving it into cloth and sewing it into beautiful wearable art.
Help me make this dream a reality. There will always be a place for you in Chobo.
57 Comments
Wonderful project with a wonderful personal connection, something which is sadly often lacking. Will pray that your dream comes off, and would love to hear more when you win!
God luck on this. Lived/worked in Senegal in 2004/2006, also in the South (Ziguinchor). Beautiful region and wonderful people. I really hope you get this one Karamik.
Brendan
hey what an amazing idea - and wishing you lots success :)
I just voted. Good luck! I agree with the other commentators and hope you can realize this dream.
The best of luck to you.
Good luck from Denmark
Great idea. I am from Northern Senegal (St-Louis) and I'm ashamed to say I know some foreign countries (like England, Tanzania, Kenya...) much better that some parts of Southern Senegal!
So excited for you. Miss ya and good luck, let me know how it goes.
awesome idea!
I voted for you, you vote for me. Let's all do this and see how it turns out. Let's help each other!
You have my vote. Hope you win!
Got my vote, all the best!
You got my vote. Good luck! Tiffany
I voted for you :) Good Luck!!
You have my vote! God Bless you sweet Kari! :-)
best of luck!
You will certainly be in our prayers in this exciting mission.
Great Idea, Kari should win!
Go, Kari, Go! :)
Hope you win Kari! Cam and I are rooting for you! Let us know!
I can' wait to visit you in Chobo!!! Awesome dream! =)
Kari-- Go get 'em! May god bless you, your family, your ministry, and those you are called to serve. I can't wait to seethe pics.
All the best!
Good luck to you, to the Budik tribe, to the whole Senegal and its people, and to your wonderful blog.
I' ve just voted for your dream.
Greetings from Italy.
Francesca.
Hey Kari, great to hear from you again. Nice photos keep up the good work!! Your friend
Jaime
go girl! wow..wow..wow..great idea! miss your beautiful face!
christina lynn
you know i am all about this and everything you ever choose to do.
Great idea, Kari! You got my vote! Love your idea!
good luck. hope you win! sounds like an awesome project to work on!
You are an awesome lady, and I think your book would be incredible.
Was really impressed with what I have read. Keep up the good work.
Whoo hoo-I so hope you win! This would be an amazing experiance and sounds like it could really help the tribe people- God bless your efforts, your passion, and your dreams!
good luck! I voted!
i hope you win!!!!
...and the winner is kari!!!
That's my dream, and i am praying for you - Good luck!
Great idea: the world could do with some more African wisdom, and this is a fine way to provide insights. Good luck!
Kari - I would love to see you come full circle and spend a year with the tribe you grew up with. Your love for them would surely show through in your compositions. Good luck, I hope you win!!! Love, Sooz
What a great idea! You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Lisa & Jorge
Wonderful idea! What a great way to make a difference in the lives of so many. God bless you and your vision.
God bless you dear Kari. I hope you win this!! but we all will miss you. You sure have become a great writer, and photographer. Love ant
This is just the beginning of the adventure. Can't wait to see where it goes. Hugs!
A beautiful holistic approach...love it! Blessings in the name of Jesus.
You're something else Kari. Go for it with all your might.
God willing you will get your DREAM!
Good luck, Kari. The Bedik are an amazing people, but unfortunately are significantly underpriveleged in Senegal as they are such a small group. I'll send you a copy of my thesis, which looks at development opportunities with the Bedik, if you are interested.
Amen sister!
Kari-
Best of luck. I think you should win. You have my vote!!!
all my love, BethAnne
I love this idea! check out mine and Pic it if youd like! Congo here I come...
Kari,
I am so excited for you and want you to know I am praying for your dream to come true. Weither it be through this contest or another way through God. I believe God will make your dream come true!
In prayer,
Amanda Miller
thanks, like it,certainly some good ideas getting lost in the mix amongst all this computer network votes..and if you like mine,about orhpans in USA and Africa, please return the vote!
Kari, you are destined for greatness....
Kari - Good luck and best wishes that all your dreams come true!
Hi Kari,
I have been following your blog with much interest. I applaud you for following your heart and dream to be back amongst the people there and to make a difference. So proud of you....your mom keeps me informed and I sure miss her. Blessings, Wimberly Blackwood
Voted! - the best of luck for this, kiddo ;-)
You have my vote, If you get the chance, check out my dream "From Australia With Love" and PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE vote for it!
Thanks.
-Adam
You got my vote! Make sure you check out blog out http://www.findagravemarker.blogspot.com/ and see our project evolve. We want to record every marker in pictures throughtout the US. Cemeteries are lost or abandond on a daily basis
Your dream is one which WILl touch lives!! You have my vote and others I have asked to vote for you. Don't let this dream go...keep it alive!!
I think this is wonderful for you to do and accomplish. I wish you the best of luck and God Bless your endevour!!!!