I recently volunteered my time and photography skills to
help promote Art AIDS Art. This
nonprofit organization promotes education and sustainable economic development
through the arts. Founded in 2003 by educators and human service
professionals, Art Aids Art serves women and children through programs in
impoverished townships surrounding Cape Town, South Africa (source: Art
AIDS Art).
I had no idea that South Africa has
the highest number of people in the world living with HIV: some 5.5 million, or
more than 10 percent of the entire population. And that figure is closer to 20
percent of women of reproductive age (source: NBC News). Although
they have come a long way from the days of Apartheid, socially South
Africa has a long way to go.
So I met with one of the founders yesterday
to photograph some recent artwork from South Africa that will be sold online.
Every purchase contributes to the sustainable income of a working artist, and additional profits fund projects for AIDS-impacted
families in Cape Town. You can purchase the artwork here: LovingAfrica.com
The photos above are a sneak peek of what
is to be added to the Loving Africa website.
I will let you all know when my photos have been posted so you have a
bigger selection to choose from! I already
got the pink flamingo, which will make a great addition when I finish
redecorating my living room J
*Photos courtesy of Art AIDS Art and LovingAfrica.com
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