Kaiping, 2010
Joining the meme communities at Weekend Reflection and Weekend in Black and White.
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I have almost reached my goal of raising enough funds on my blog to get two children to STOP working in the charcoal factory in the Manila squatter community called Ulingan and START going to school. I am so grateful to those who have contributed so far or have left words of care and encouragement.
Project PEARLS estimates there are 300+ school-aged children in Ulingan. Last year, 62 children were sponsored for kindergarten, elementary and secondary school scholarships. This year they aim to keep these children in school and send another 90+.
Can you chip in $5, $10, $20 or whatever to complete my drive? You can securely donate using the form on the top right sidebar.
Our few dollars added together to make this gift of education and hope will have an enormous impact on the future of these children.
unique reflection
ReplyDeleteI had such a hard time finding smoke! Then I saw it! Very clever of you. I love this photo. It could have been taken today, last month, or fifty years ago...
ReplyDeletewonderful pic :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome reflection, artwork!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Léia
Excellent in B&W!
ReplyDeletethat picture is a stunning shot...
ReplyDeleteExcellente première photo ! Sujet, propos et reflet !
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic capture, Cisca!! Superb composition and what a terrific reflection for the day! Hope you have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
Great photo, Francisca!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend:)
Great shot! It is a perfect post for B&W Weekend!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice Weekend!
A great photo and I am full of admiration for your fund raising. It's inspiring!
ReplyDeleteas a smoker I saw the ciagarette right away :)
ReplyDeletestunning shot
reminds me of an album cover
your info about the children is heartbreaking yet hopeful
Fantastic black and white! Love the reflection too. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting this. It’s exactly what I was looking for!
ReplyDeleteExcellent photo - so well composed!
ReplyDeleteA well composed reflection in black and white. Fascinating!
ReplyDeleteFrancisca I haven't been by in such a long while...you photo is gorgeous and what a beautiful project to be involved in.
ReplyDeleteFantastic black and white shot. The reflection is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThe work you're doing raising money for the children is so important and the shot of the child is very poignant.
I love this b&w reflection shot! truly wonderful, Francisca.
ReplyDeleteI'm checking Project PEARLS now. There are so many people in this world needing help. It's just heartbreaking.
Love the reflection in the field.
ReplyDeleteA beautifully composed shot with a wonderful reflection!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant photo!
ReplyDeletereally terrific photo
ReplyDeleteWow,-excellent reflections and composition!
ReplyDelete:)
Nice capture. LOL, no smoking restrictions like California.
ReplyDeleteVery nice - expect that's done a lot though I must admit that I've never seen it before. Bravo.
ReplyDeleteIt's a wonderful composition made better with monochrome.
ReplyDeleteWonderful reflection, made all the better by being black and white.
ReplyDeleteYou're doing a great job with the sponsorship. Keep going :)
So now I wonder how many butts are in the rice paddy:)
ReplyDeleteYou'll be blessed for all your work helping these kids. You do know that, right? Ya, you will:)
xoxoxo
The suit absolutely makes this photo!
ReplyDeleteThis is the first time I've heard of Project PEARLS. I'll check it out. We are already supporting half a dozen various charities, but I know we can give a little more, especially for education (and especially education for females! long discussion there). Jose said it—the task to reduce poverty all over the world is just heartbreaking.