eyesofhopekids

2012-01-11T19:59:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year from the Bronx kids! Before the Christmas break, we went on our first field trip to the New Museum in Manhattan. We all had a blast and took lots of photos. Check out some of them below. We look forward to seeing what the kids in Rwanda are shooting in the New Year!

We went to a Pizzeria after the museum!

On the train on the way into Manhattan from the Bronx

Jordan's photos of the city streets

Nick taking pictures!

3D goggles at the New museum!

Ciara's black and white photos inside the museum

What We're Shooting

2011-11-10T19:35:00.001-08:00

We have been talking a lot about composition. Check out Jeremy and Nick's great work with composition!

What We Eat

2011-11-10T19:28:00.001-08:00

We were very interested to see what the kids in Rwanda eat! Take a look at Jeremy's food photos. We will be documenting our Thanksgiving meals coming up- stay tuned for more photos of "What we eat!"

2011-11-09T06:53:00.000-08:00

Food Assignment!

HI, this is Jonathan`s photo. so i love this fruits because i know every body like it. i think is important in our bodies.

this second photo is carrots avocado and beans, this is first foods have protein

These are bananas! Very good!!!!

Hi! my name is theoneste!! so, these are some food pictures that i took in the sarounding area near kagugu.

this is juice picture! i took this picture because i know every body likes juice! and of course it has so many proteins on it.

those are some potatoes! potatoes and beans are the most important foods that Rwandans like! so thats why i took this photo!

these are cabbages and also this is the most legume which provides salad and i like salad so much! u too?

this is the picture for tomatoes! for me i like tomatoes cause it is the most useful food for different kinds of source

this is matoke or plaintains it one of the cheapest food in Rwanda. and it is one of the most eaten food

these are some pumpkins they were the most useful food in our past culture!

i think every one likes milk!! me too i like it so much! it provided by cows. For the Rwandan culture a cow shows love when some one gives it to you!!! so thats why i like milk and you know it is the only food which contains all kinds of vitamins

these are some eggs! i like eggs too cause they provide omelet ! and i know every one likes omelet! so enjoy my meaningful pictures!! by theo!

I hope you like our photos! Murakoze!! we love you so much!!

Hope

2011-11-02T07:28:00.000-07:00

HELLO ,my name is Jonathan. I study at Kagugu school. I like this photo because these are the children of HOPE.

Hey my name is koffi I'am study at kagugu school. I am 13 years, old. I like this photo because these children are laughing.

Hello I am called Sam. I am a student at Kagugu school. I like my father because he help me all thing and my art and photograph class because it is where i learnt to draw and to take pictures.

Hi,i am Melody and i do art and photograph class with the project.This is a painting that my father did of him self,he is the example i followed in art.And i do like those landscapes behind him coz is the part i like in photography.

My name is jordan. i like to sing a song of god and i like modern dance god bless you. Peace

My name is bobo. My school is World Mission Secondary School in senior 5. I love kids when they are joking,i am comedian and art as well as photography.Thank you so much.

Hey guys!! This is some of us but there are many more of us. We heard that you guys have photography class. Have fun and take photos. Let's see which country can take more photos next week. Peace, Teoh Photo kids

A few of our first pictures....

2011-10-12T22:52:00.000-07:00

For our first assignment, we took pictures of anything we like, and thought about composition, and the different types of photography while we were shooting. Here are a few of our shots! (More from the boys next week)....

Greetings from the new Bronx kids!!

2011-10-12T22:26:00.000-07:00

Here is a brief intro so you know who we are. We are all very excited to share our photos with the kids in Rwanda!

My name is Jeremy. I am 13 years-old. I like to draw graffiti of people's names like my classmate's names. I like to take pictures and play golf.

My name is Ciara. I am 14 years-old. I like to do modern dance, art, and singing. I like to take pictures of my drawings : )

Hi my name is Jordan. I am 13. I like to dance, sing, and draw. I like to take pictures of nature, feet and still life.

My name is Nick. I am 14 years-old. I like to hang out with friends and buy fresh sneakers. I like to take pictures of the sky at dawn and dusk and at midnight with the stars.

My name is Mekaela. I am 13 years-old. I like to draw smiley faces and play basketball. I like to take pictures of my dog and the sky.

We look forward to sharing with you!!

Photography Children of Ghana!!

2011-08-08T11:27:00.000-07:00

Cards of Hope Campaign

2011-05-15T08:50:00.000-07:00

The "Cards of Hope" Campaign seeks to raise $5,000 for a photo studio for the photography children of Rwanda. All contributions will go towards getting photo equipment for the studio. You can find us at Cards of Hope Campaign

ONE PERSON CAN CHANGE ONE LIFE!! PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!!

Stories of Rwanda!

2011-02-02T16:46:00.000-08:00

Angela is back from Rwanda to US.

She came to speak to our class but unfortunately some of our students couldn't make it to school today.

It was great to hear all the stories about art therapy and wonderful to see all the photos from Rwanda!

We cannot wait to share more photo stories with you!

A Video about TEOH Project!!

2010-12-13T00:05:00.001-08:00

Here is a great video that my friends Andrea Dunn and Leann Besch made of the children's photography project while they were here in November. It's really great and introduces viewers to some of the children in Rwanda. Enjoy and share it with friends and family: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qKaK2xBi8ohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qKaK2xBi8o

Oh Hai There! :]

2010-12-08T11:21:00.000-08:00

Uh, I was bored,and I was looking out the window,and I thought,"this would be an awesome photo!"

This was taken from my school, in front of the supermarket.

Well, I had been crossing a Amsburgh bridge & saw the view of Manhattan,

it seemed pretty cool so I decided to take a picture.

MY NAME IS TETA

2010-12-04T06:55:00.000-08:00

HI BRONX KIDS,

MY NAME IS TETA. I AM 13 YEARS OLD AND HERE IS MY ABSTRACT PHOTO:

HEY, MY NAME IS BOBO AND HERE IS MY ABSTRACT PHOTO:

HEY MY NAME IS KOFI AND I AM 13 YEARS OLD AND HERE IS MY ABSTRACT:

MY IS THEONESTE AND I AM 16 YEARS OLD AND HERE IS MY ABSTACT PHOTO

HI MY NAME IS ALINE AND I AM 16 YEARS OLD AND HERE IS MY ABSTRACT:

Greetings from the Bronx!

2010-12-01T13:42:00.000-08:00

Hi Linda and kids in Rwanda!

Our Photography Class from St. Athanasius School are glad to connect with you online.

We are very excited!

Here are individual greetings from each student:

Hi, my name is Monica. I am 13 years old. I love taking still life photos. Other than photography, some of my hobbies are fan art[anime], and making Youtube videos. Nice meeting you all!

....Hey! :) My name's Willy! I'm 14 yrs old. I'm the only boy of our little group. But, everything's cool! I like to digitally manipulate photos, skateboard, make websites, you know,the usual. I have a lot of hobbies, so it's kinda hard for me to just make a short list,but among my hobbies, my favorite ones are rapping, bicycling and making software for my pc. That's all I have to say,really is that i'm a fun person and a little bit nerdy. :)

Heeeyy .. My Name is Averie And Im 13 Years Old .I Love Taking Pictures And i Also Love to Listening to Music Hangout with My Friends and Having Fun. Cool To Meet You All<3

Hey! <3 My Name is Arielle And Im 13 Years Old . I Have A Twin Her Name Is Averie And She Didnt Even Talk About Me But... Anyways I Love taking Pictures; I like to do different things with the pictures Too. I Laugh A lot And Sometimes I Cant Stop. I Think This Blogging Thing Is Pretty Cool!Byeeeee :)

Heey (: My name is Chistine [; I am 13 years old. I live in NY :] I am beginning to L O V E Photography; Its really exciting to take pictures of random things. It's cool to collaborate with you guys. Bye (: !

This is a group shot from a little field trip we made for Street Photography.

All the ladies ONLY! Photographed by our only gentleman, Willy!

Mayange photo kid's business begins!!!

2010-11-07T07:28:00.000-08:00

Last week, friends Andrea Dunn and Leann Besch came to Rwanda to help work with the photography kids of the TEOH project. Below are the photos taken by Andrea Dunn of the photography field trip of the Mayange kids and Kagugu kids!! Also, the Mayange kids finally open up shop to a small passport business and internet cafe!! We are very excited and hopeful this endeavor will expand and grow!!! Prayers needed!! Linda

The Bronx Photo Class!!

2010-10-28T06:31:00.000-07:00

My friend Bora Kim is teaching the Bronx photography students from St Athanasius and they will soon be dialoguing with the Rwanda kids!! Here is their class photo!!

Header!

2010-10-18T06:28:00.001-07:00

ANDREA & LEANN COMING TO RWANDA IN OCTOBER!!

2010-09-29T04:01:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to share some news that fellow TEOH team-members Andrea Dunn and Leann Besch are coming to Rwanda in October to help with the upcoming Photo/Studio Project as well working with the children through photo workshops. They will be bringing some needed supplies for the kids. I listed the most needed first and then some extra general needs that will always help as well. Thanks guys!
Love,
Linda

MOST NEEDED ITEMS:

• 4GB SDHC Memory Cards

• Digital Point & Shoot Cameras

•Film

• Point & Shoot Film Cameras

• AA Batteries

• Rechargeable AA NiMH Batteries

• Rechargeable Battery Pack for AA NiMH Batteries

• Canon EP-100 Postcard (4x6") Easy Photo Pack (Paper and Ribbon) for Canon Selphy ES Series Printers

• 4 IMAC Apple Computers with Photoshop

• 1 Epson A3 Color Printer 2880

• 4 Digital Canon Rebel SLR cameras

• Art Supplies

• LCD Projector

• Any older Mac laptop

Donate for Items Here:

Other Items to Donate:
• DVD's for Kids
• Notebooks/Pens/Pencils for Kids School
• Clothes for kids 10-23
• Toys or books for the kids

Ways to Volunteer in US
• Website development
• Volunteer coordinator
• Speaking for Fundraising
• Connecting to Churches
• Grant research & writing
• Introduce us to your church, bible study, Rotary Club, etc

Ways to Volunteer in Rwanda
• Leading Art Therapy Programs
• Counselor for Kids
• Leading Cooking Lessons
• Marketing
•Grant research & writing
•Children's Activities Coordinator

EARLY PHOTOS OF THE PROJECT

The Kids Photo Walk in Kigali!!

2010-09-18T07:49:00.001-07:00

These are the photos from the Photo Walk that we had in Kigali last month. My friend Ginny took these photos of the kids, Prossy and I. I really loved them. ENJOY!!!
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=241094&id=629227189http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=241094&id=629227189

Photos from Kids Opening at Salt Gallery!!

2010-08-28T05:49:00.001-07:00

Hey Everyone,

These are the photos that my friend Angela took from the kids beautiful, beautiful exhibition at Salt Gallery in NYC this past month. Here is the link http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1433162&id=1053788806#!/photo.php?pid=1433166&id=1053788806&fbid=1476047775197

Bless you!!

Linda

Through the Eyes of Hope Closing Exhibit Aug 26th!!!

2010-08-24T13:36:00.001-07:00

2010-08-24T13:25:00.000-07:00

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=5469551&id=629227189&ref=fbx_album
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1739109&id=629227189

2010-07-30T08:16:00.000-07:00

RECENT NEWS FOR TEOH PROJECT

2010-07-30T04:34:00.000-07:00

Recent News for the Project!!

Hi everyone,

Thanks for following "Through the Eyes of Hope Project". We have some good news! We are finally hoping to open up a Photography Portrait Studio/Business for the kids here in Kigali this coming year. This endeavor will not only make this project sustainable for years to come but it will also be able to invite many more children to be part of this project. In order to make this amazing opportunity happen for the kids we need your help to do so. We are need of computers, printers, cameras and more. If you would like to make a contribution to make this happen you can do so at https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/contribute/donate/1979 and to find our more about this upcoming photo studio in Rwanda please email us at teohproject@gmail.com I attached of some things that we need for this project:

List of Items to Needed for Photo Studio for Kids:
• 2 IMAC Apple Computers with Photoshop: $4,000
• 1 Epson A3 Color Printer 2880: $1,000
• 12 months supply of paper & ink: $3,000
• 4 Studio Strobe Lights: $3,500-$5,000
• Generator for Photo Studio ($1,000)
• 2 Studio Backdrops: $700-$1,000
• 4 Digital Canon Rebel SLR cameras: $3,500-$4,000
• 12 months of rent for Photo Studio at $600/month=$7,200
• 1 year of Advertising and Marketing Photos Studio: $1,000
• Van for transporting kids ($10,000)
• Staff Person for running Photo Studio: $400 a month

List of Items to Donate for Project & Kids:
• Any older laptop donations for our new office
• Projector (around 800-$1,000) (for showing photographs)
• Sound system ($500) for kids speaking and exhibit events
• Play therapy toys (for kids)
• New pair of school shoes for our girls (about $10 each)
• Clothes for children aged 11-18 years of age
• Children's games; puzzles
• Art Supplies
• ESOL teaching supplies
• Teaching or fun dvd's for children
• New Staff person for Art Therapy Work with kids --$250 a month
• Sponsor a child for $35 a month
• Donation of digital cameras or film cameras

• Volunteering in the USA--great for students! In areas of:
• US based Assistant to Project Manager- Andrea Dunn
• Accounting/Administrative/Data Entry
• Video/Graphic Design
• Website development
• Sponsorship program coordinator
• Volunteer coordinator
• Speaking for Fundraising
• Connecting to Churches
• Marketing
• Grant research & writing
• Introduce us to your church, bible study or missions committee

Volunteering in Rwanda:
• Administrative Assistant to Director-Linda Smith
• Finance
• Children's teacher/tutor/mentor/English teacher
• Counselor
• Art therapy
• Jewerly Program Coordinator
• Medical
• Vocational/Skills training
• Business Skills/Entrepreneur
• IT/Tech Person
• Program development—sponsorship program on ground
• Video/photography
• Any books or sermons by Heidi Baker or Jack Frost (For Linda)

For more details please email us at teohproject@gmail.com
Donations can be made online at https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/contribute/donate/1979
or mailed to:
P.O. Box P.O. Box 1592  Norwalk, CT 06852-1592

With love and peace,
Linda
www.eyesofhopeproject.com ps I posted some photos of some of the beginnings of this wonderful project.

Your Favorites (25 photos), by linda Smith

2010-03-30T10:26:00.001-07:00

I'd like to share my Snapfish photos with you. Once you have checked out my photos you can order prints and upload your own photos to share.
Click here to view photos

Remembering A Precious Life!!

2010-03-25T17:30:00.001-07:00

Many people left flowers over Emile's gravesite. It rained shortly afterwards. He was buried near his mother.
Tons of people throughout the Kagugu area came out to attend and lay Emile's body to rest.
Prossy praying and remembering sweet Emile.
Linda about and remembering the life of Emile at his funeral.
Emile's Auntie asked that some of Emile's friend from his photography class photograph his funeral. The main photographers at Emile's funeral were Eric and Damascene from the Rwanda Photo Class. It was a tough, tough day for all of us.
Prossy and Linda with Emile.
This was a fun night when the rwanda photography kids got to have an exhibit at Heaven Resturant last year and talk about their photographs. This was Emile talking about his photography with Prossy Yohanna at the exhibit. He loved, loved displaying his photographs and having others share and see his photography.
This past November of 2009, the Teoh Project lost one of their most beloved and precious photographers, Emile Iradukunda. He was a faithful friend, caring and generous giver and a compassionate child who dreamed of being a professional photographer. When you look through these images just know your remembering a precious life, Emile's. His memory will always live on, always!!!

To Carine

2010-03-24T10:50:00.000-07:00

This is a picture from my building. This day it was snowing in New York.

This is a pictuure of my friends Ilanys and Glamaris they are hand-cuffed together.

This is another picture I took from my window. I just decided to use the color sepia.

This is a picture of my friend Justin in my best friend Megan's jacket. In the picture Justin is pretending to be a model.

2009-12-09T10:58:00.000-08:00

I took this picture from my old appartment,from my bed room. On the camera, it looks like an explosion but on the computer......not so much.. lol xD

This is my best friend Jehiely, I caught her sleeping in the cafeteria of our school in the morning. I told someone to wake her, but before she was fully awake I snapped a pic of her before she had got up. =] :D

-Linsie =]

2009-12-09T10:26:00.000-08:00

This is my puppy Princess.I love her.I have had her for a long time.She is the Best.

This is a picture of my new puppy.His name is Max.I love him.He is Awsome.Lol !

This is a picture i took from my apartment.It is actually across the street.I like this picture because it is telling a story and it looks like a old picture.

- Adrianna : )

Peace!

Friends

2009-12-09T10:19:00.000-08:00

These are some of my friends in my class

Linsie,Karina,Glamaris,James ,Justin, and Ilany

St. Athanasius in the Bronx NY

2009-11-20T11:21:00.000-08:00

Hey Everyone in the Rwanda class! This is the photography class here at St. Athanasius in the Bronx NY. We want to send warm wishes and greetings from the United States to you!

Water to Land

2009-11-18T18:58:00.000-08:00

From Fabian

2009-11-18T11:14:00.000-08:00

New York is AWESOME!!!!!!!

2009-11-18T10:54:00.000-08:00

This is my friend Joey on Halloween he was a Jester.

Halloween in the United States is a fun time to dress up and be characters from movies, books, and just silly things.

jehiely

Theonaste photos

2009-11-03T09:05:00.000-08:00

I am Theoneste Muyohaneza,

I'm studying in secondary year C2 and from Gisenyi. I'm 15 years.

First, I greet you Linda and Prossy to give me the place in this project.

I am happy because I'm photographing and paying for some school fees and materials for school that I need.

Thank you for giving me this time.

I wish you a good new year and good years. x0x0

Bye, Theoneste

Vincent photo

2009-11-03T08:31:00.000-08:00

Hi, First, I greet you by standing in the name of Jesus, I am not perfect but I have received forgiveness from God, thank you God. I studied for Karuganda Secondary School Gankeke District North Ruhengeri from S2 but it is finished. I have one little brother, he is studying from SA Primary in Kagugu.

OK God Bless! At night, I have dreams about this eyes of hope.

Eric Photo

2009-11-03T01:18:00.000-08:00

Greetings Fabian Fraser. My name is NTWARI Eric. I'm student from RUHENGERI District. I study from S2 Secondary School. I'm a photographie student. I have a sister and a brother. I wish you Merry Christmas and happy New Years. God Bless you

Bye Eric My Friend

Damascene Photo

2009-11-03T01:09:00.000-08:00

Hello friends,

I am called Gacyaro J. Damascene, two years ago I met Linda and she taught me to photograph. I studied at Kagugu Primary School but now I'm studying at Esrutoburerutobwe Secondary School, Senior Two.

Emile's photo essay of community 2

2009-11-02T09:26:00.000-08:00

Emile's photo essay of community

2009-11-02T09:07:00.001-08:00

2009-10-28T11:18:00.000-07:00

Hi!

:D

- Jade. xD

2009-10-28T11:15:00.000-07:00

Hi I'm Linsie Ortiz,your pen pal. I'm thirteen years of age.I go to St.Athanasius. and Picklessssss and TACOS Rocks!!!!!!

2009-10-28T11:07:00.000-07:00

Hello Emile thank you for writing back to me. I am thirteen(13) years old. I attend St. Athanasius School. I am having a lot of fun at photography class with Mrs. Dunn. I hope you have a great time with Linda. Bye-Bye until next time.

2009-10-28T10:57:00.000-07:00

Whats up Eric, im Fabian Fraser and i go to St.Athanasius.this is a picture of my awesomeness(my face). I hope you got my letter and I will send you a really cool picture of a car soon. Talk to you soon.

2009-10-28T10:53:00.000-07:00

Hello my name is Jehiely Olivares, Im your pen pal I just wanted to say hello and show you a picture of myself hope to hear from you soon.

Hi Corina

2009-10-28T10:47:00.001-07:00

Hi,Corina.This is Adrianna Melendez.I am your pen pal from St.Athanasuis School. I Just want to say Hi and How are you ?

From Emile to Jesus!!

2009-10-24T08:55:00.001-07:00

Hello Jesus Reyes My name is Emile Iradukunda I come from Rwanda.I am fifteen(15)years.I study in Senior 1 B.to day me I look your Message.I like photography,like to study,and to sing songs. OK, talk to you later, Emile.

jean de dieu

2009-10-24T05:11:00.000-07:00

Muyenzi kids first day with cameras!

2009-10-14T14:01:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone,

This was a photograph that was taken of the Muyenzi kids in Rwanda receiving their first camera. They were so excited. Enjoy kids! Linda

Kagugu kids meet St Athanasius kids

2009-10-14T13:36:00.000-07:00

This is a very special blog site which will feature the exchange of ideas of photography students from the Kagugu School in Kigali, Rwanda and from St Athanasius School in Bronx, NY, USA. Each week the students from both schools with post their favorite photo and video of the week and they can write to each other through this blog. Each of these students are part of the Project Through the Eyes of Hope Project, which provides photographic workshops and cameras to children in Rwanda and US. The website is www.eyesofhopeproject.com Come and check out their work on this blog. More to come!