January, 2011 - Giwa Farm IDP Camp in Rongai, Kenya These are a couple of shots from a new series I'm working on, depicting daily life in an IDP Camp. To see more images, please visit my website and look the under "featured" tab.
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Having Faith
I liked her right away. From the moment she threw her arms around me at the airport in a firm, energetic hug, I knew we would be friends. "Me, I remember when you first came to Kenya, you gave me a hug, too!" Irene recalled after we dropped Faith off at Shalom Guest House in [...]
The Meaning of New Shoes
“Ah, Jenni,” Irene smiled as she picked up a small pair of the faux Converse All-Stars, “they are really going to remember this!” “Huh?” I looked up from a long list of names and measurements in my little black notebook and sighed, “remember what?” “You know,” she continued, ignoring my question, “even me, I remember [...]
Meet Millie
I'd like to introduce you to Millicent - I call her Millie. Millie is an IDP at GIWA Farm IDP Camp near Rongai, Kenya and she quickly became my friend. I asked the Chairman of the camp if I could interview a couple of the members about their experience as an IDP to help [...]
A good day
17 January, 2011 Dear Heather, Nikki, Lauren, Lyndsay, Clare and Tami – The weather is beautiful, I wish you were here. You have no idea how true that is, especially after a day like today. Since arriving in Kenya, I’ve been in Nairobi – I’ve laughed with Irene, visited with Bridget and George, got sassy [...]
Maybe I loved Dumbo too much as a child
Things that make me happy include but are not limited to: BABY ELEPHANTS! And check out the video! Taken at the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage in Karen, Kenya on 16 January, 2011.
Tunes for Tanzania
A few weeks ago I volunteered to photograph the event Tunes for Tanzania, hosted by Opportunity International, and organization that provides small business loans, training, insurance and savings to over 2 million people in about 20 developing countries. The event was at Schubas and featured the music of Rachel McClusky, Ivory Coats and Your Villain [...]
Eli at Garfield Park Conservatory
Nature Conservatory photographer strikes again! Such a fun with with my buddy, Eli, at Garfield Park. I will miss working next door to Eli and seeing him wave at me in the window in his jammies in the morning.
Jenn Winter 