The Rwanda Project

December 9, 2003 1:36 PM

The Rwanda ProjectIt began as a photographic workshop in 2000 for child survivors of the Rwanda genocide. Using disposable cameras, the children originally took pictures for themselves and to share with others, exploring their community, and finding beauty as the country struggles to rebuild via Jonny Baker
posted by Coop (7 comments total)

Thanks for this, Coop. I'm involved in organizing Toronto's 10th anniversary memorial of the Rwandan genocide, and there's a good chance we'll be hosting this exhibition or some part of it. Glad to see it linked here.

See also, art by child genocide survivors of Rwanda. Terrifying, heartbreaking material.
posted by stonerose at 2:25 PM on December 9, 2003

awesome links all around.
posted by mcsweetie at 4:59 PM on December 9, 2003

thanks Coop and stonerose. the Rwanda story has got to be one of the most desperate, horrendous events that i can remember in my lifetime. other links for those who are interested.
posted by poopy at 5:38 PM on December 9, 2003

Very cool link, Coop.
posted by swerdloff at 8:42 PM on December 9, 2003

[this is good]
posted by plep at 11:22 PM on December 9, 2003

I'm impressed. Great post, Coop.
posted by eddydamascene at 1:12 AM on December 10, 2003

Going to Rwanda in two weeks. It should be fun. Thanks for the post.
posted by GiantRobot at 8:25 AM on December 10, 2003