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Children of Hope

The children of Africa have experienced violence and poverty. Yet, many of them are still hopeful of their future and of the future of their countries. I want to travel throughout Africa and document the hope that these children have.

Throughout many countries in Africa, children are forced to grow up too fast. They deal with poverty, survive violence, and try to make the most of the conditions that they are given. While most of us in developed countries would complain and possibly even give up when faced with much less, many of these children are thriving and retaining their hope of a better future. They have the eyes of old souls but keep the hearts of young children. I am really intrigued how these children are able to keep that hope and their dreams alive amid all of the adversity.

These children are the future. Their hope is what can change their communities, their countries and ultimately even the world. I would like to travel throughout Africa to visit with these them. I would like to photograph children who have survived the genocide in Darfur. I want to photograph children in places like Mogotio, Kenya where there is a lack of fresh drinking water and children must walk miles each day to get water for their families. I want to photograph children in Kumasi, Ghana where a group of young people have banded together to create a non-profit organization that is trying to make a difference in their community.

These children are an example to all of us throughout the world that no matter the situation, there is always a way to keep hope alive in our hearts. The pictures of these children would be a constant reminder of that.

After taking this trip, I plan on selling the photos to raise money for several charities that help these young children in Africa. Charities such as Charity:Water, Global Partners, and Action Against Hunger.

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78 Comments

craigshowers

Go for it Jill, I know you will have a good time and take some wonderful pictures.

schrankc

Jill-- Good luck. Will forward your e-mail to Pok, Wolburg, Gee and Linda.
Carl

sheba

I've emailed everyone I know. Hope you win sweetie. mom

don0501

Good Luck Jill, I know you would go great for the kids.
Keep up the great ideas, the world needs somebody like you
Don

roxburygoodyo

Hope you win, only 299 more votes to go. Good luck
~ Nick

nicholasdagosto

Jillian, eh? Well, good luck going whether its on their tab or yours!

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DrewDrew

Good luck Jill :)

Yomarie

Buena suerte, querida. I love you!!!!

chadmjkrause

Good luck Jill!

runner4

Allright Jill, hope you make it!

bhutch50

Good Luck!

NATALADY1

Jill,

Good luck! I hope you make it.

djrakers

Good luck Jill! This is an awesome effort!

twoods326

Good Luck Jill!

Geeber

Such a wonderful cause. Hope you get to get to do this!
Gee

vikkicolvin

I love the idea. You get a vote from me. Check out mine too.
thx

FatherJohn

I like your idea!

I voted for you, will you vote for me? Let's do this and see how it turns out. Let's help each other!

Good luck!

ArtnSoul

Good Luck Jillian, I love your idea. Thank you for voting for me.
Your ideas are similar to mine. Good Luck!

Pentoast

It's so sad how dreams are destroyed as such a young age due to war and poverty. I hope you plan on doing this even without the contest!

Best of luck!

sweater618

I am so excited for you because I know you will win this! What a great cause and a wonderful idea. Good luck!

DonnerE

A great cause Jill. I went to Africa last year and was so touched by the children. Thanks for your vote. You've got mine too!

hickensron

Wonderful idea! These kids need a voice. Good luck!

rileyamy

Good luck!

AmyJ

Yeah, I really don't know in depth what's going on with the children over there. It needs attention for sure.

bethhol

I know you would not only make wonderful art but you will help those who truly need it. You are an inspiration. GO JILL!!!!

jojowiththeflow

Good luck, Jill! I hope you get to turn your dream into reality!

mikenice22002

I like this idea. I recommend it for the needed support. Thanks Jill for this dream.

mdavis7645

you go girl!

gonecountry1964

Good Luck Jill. Sue (a freind of your mom's from DITCO)

mikewinland

Great Idea.. you have my vote Good to you..

twcorvo

Power to you! Best wishes!

samfrimpong

I wish u all the best!!!!

babu

All da best Jili,the idea you propose is great and it deserves to be awarded :)

erklesue

I wish you the best of luck. I also believe if we can show these children Peace, Hope and Love, it will have a lasting impact on their lives for the better. You have my vote

ashleygoomey

I voted :) I too thought about the sweet children of Africa. Good Luck!
~Ashley Goomey

johnfellman

Powerful idea. Good luck.

jus4luck

Awesome idea Jill!

jackhunter82

Great idea! Good luck with this and safe travels.

sophiehillard

These kids definitely deserve the attention you'd bring to their cause. good luck!

donpember76

Cool idea. Good luck!

RachelP75

good luck

BootstrapNorm

Seems your topic is in line with mine as well. Good luck!

jkava888

Thanks for voting for me Jill you have a heart for adventure and I need more friends like you to shoot with...
Good Luck! Jim

sevymama

Yes, people need to know about what is going on over there. The kids are not kids anymore over there. This might help people take more action

firegirl445

Good luck with this noble idea!

Maggiemae9898

Thank you Jillian. Perhaps we could travel together - both of us have a passion for something very noble and life-altering. My hat off to you and your journey. If you get a chance visit my site and see some of my animals.

www.awomansview.net

bsasso

I love this idea! check out mine and Pic it if youd like! Congo here I come...

samirhhamdy

Great idea, i like it
U have my Vote Jill, Good Luck!!

harttwinsmom

thanks for the vote. I repaid the favor! great idea.

Gfur

Fabulous Idea!
Good Luck!

ronangara

lets go baby! Picd this.

SDempster

Thank you for the vote - your idea has a soft spot in my heart! I wish you all the luck and feel your project could really touch a log of people!

rsconley1

promoting international development and human rights - easiest vote i've made in a long time. i'm rooting for this cause and for you, jill...

Mon99

Jill, this is amazing! Good Luck!

nadiamaddox

Hey, if you need an assistant on your trip to Africa let me know!

ronangara

hey Jillian! how are you? please add me up on flickr my username is ronangara

mharry

I really hope you win. Your project is the best i saw here !

mikrob

God luck !

jonj

Your project is amazing !!! I voted for you :-)

adamant

It is a great dream/project to help children. I wish you the best luck.

jewelze1

You're awesome, Jill! I wish you all the luck in the world on this!

silverdog

be their voice .good luck jill

dgleeson

love it!

AnnaLivia

good luck jillian!

TrevorAyars

Great idea!

AnnieOttaway

good luck jill

celinaredmond

These children are lucky to have you as an advocate. Good luck!

JillianSTL

Thank you for all of the great comments and the votes! I really appreciate it. I created a small website to show some pics and describe the project more.

It's at www.jillschroeder.com

Take a look and let me know what you think.

Thanks!

Kelleigh

Back at you Jill... Thanks for your support. You got mine too!

Tommyboypr

Good Luck! - Tomas

Rockertycoon

This is a noble effort! you have my vote! let me know what you think of mine!

el_dickman

You have my vote. :) Best of luck!

ahager

Our endevors are very similiar. best of luck to you. If you were to win, I would love to help you with this. and vis versa. If I were to win, I would welcom the assistance of somebody like you with similiar views. Again, Best of Luck

mermaiden

So true. Good Luck! Pic'd. check out my dream if you'd like...

mikexuereb

most of the projects here are documentary assignments, and most of the judges are documentary photographs. I believe in my project, but I don't think I have a chance, coz my project is more conceptual. Anyways.. good luck with yours!

starla

Children are our future. Good idea!!

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!

mwindisch

Interesting and worthwhile project - I voted for you - please check out an additional project that I like! http://www.nameyourdreamassignment.com/the-ideas/richs85/making-peace-with-the-world-peace-corps-at-50/

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