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Oct122009

Picturing Hope in Tanzania

DateMonday, October 12, 2009 by Authorstephanie roberts

Jen, her eight-year-old son and eleven-year-old daughter, and I leave for Tanzania at the end of this week for our next self-guided Picture Hope assignment. We'll be focused on sharing the story of Mama Lucy Kamptoni and Shepherds Junior, a small primary school in Arusha she started with chicken and egg money and expanded with support from our Fair Content partner, Epic Change. I'm curious to see how this journey will differ from our experience in Rwanda, and so eager to sink back into Africa.

I wonder about that girl in the doorway. Jen Lemen. I'm eager to see what unfolds for her as she makes room for so much more.

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Reader Comments (5)

What a wonderful image!!! Especially love how you captured the glow that surrounds Jen in the doorway..as if she ware a goddess of light!!!
Enjoy your second leg of this adventure!!!
October 12, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterMarcie
We can't wait to hear (and see!) about it.
October 12, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterAimee Greeblemonkey
exquisite images steph! so excited for you all!
October 12, 2009 | Unregistered Commentertraceyclark
How did you find Mama Lucy and her school?
October 12, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterJennifer New
what a great and inspirational journey...and how truly wonderful that we all get to "come along" via your photos.
October 12, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterkathleen

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