Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Photos running in "Borderlands: Texas Poetry Review"
I'm honored to have some of my photos of the people of Los Cobanos run in the Spring-Summer issue of Borderlands: Texas Poetry Review. My colleague at Riverkeeper, Ramona Cearley, is Director of the publication and very kindly asked to include some shots as well as a brief narrative of the project and its people. The issue will debut at the University of Texas Undergraduate Writing Center in Austin on July 17 at 7pm.
In addition to the photos, the issue will feature many beautiful works from renowned Texan poets and several book reviews.
For more information on the event, click here.
Thanks Ramona!
Friday, June 27, 2008
Living Water International visits village
Our effort to get clean drinking water to Los Cobanos is starting to pay off. Representatives from Living Water International visited the village in early June to brief residents on the hopeful installation of biosand filters for drinking water. Living Water presented the concept of the filters and discussed the importance of developing local capacity for perpetual maintenance and education.
Residents turned out in strong numbers and are energized by this potential partnership. My goal right now is to raise funds to purchase filters for their homes and ensure that a training and maintenance program is created. This summer, I'll be soliciting funds from friends and colleagues so this system can be built as soon as possible.
Thanks for your continued help!
Friday, February 22, 2008
A Great Trip
In the coming days, I'll be posting more photos and comments on the trip, the village, and the people in El Salvador.
Stay tuned.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Over $3000 in Pledges To Date
I leave in two days. Check back Wednesday night for my final pre-trip posting.
Friday, February 8, 2008
Today We're over the $1000 Mark
In addition, the clothes and soccer equipment are beginning to pile up.
Excellent.
More later...
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Thanks also to Celina for the fantastic ideas about microfinance, drinking water technologies, soccer equipment programs, and future fundraisers.
El Salvador is a week away. Stay posted!
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
I write today to ask for your help in bringing aid to my friends in an impoverished fishing village in El Salvador called Los Cobanos. Time is of the essence as I will be traveling back there on February 14th. My goal is to raise funds for the following:
There are many worthy causes in the world today so I am reluctant to ask so much of you. But I can guarantee that even the smallest donations will make measurable difference in the lives of these very special people. The villagers live at the very brink of humanity, lacking reliable shelter, sanitation, and sustenance. The ocean defines their lives: they fish from it every day and live in huts at the surf. At their backs is a country in turmoil, reeling from a wave of gang violence and the tortuous legacy of a 12-year civil war.
Thanks for your consideration.