faces of the delta 2006
We filmed for nearly a month. Image after image, day after day. But of all the things we saw, it was the faces of the people that imprinted most strongly on my heart.
Add comment September 5th, 2006
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images on the road
A sampling of some of the places we passed and visited before going to Oporoza village.
Add comment February 6th, 2006
images of water, oil & other villages
We took some eye-opening field trips. In the course of one long day, I experienced a wide range of feelings. Anger at the devastation — both environmental and social — brought by careless and greedy oil production. Wonder at the unfailing hospitality of people whose spirits remain unbroken. And profound sadness at the destruction wrought by tribal conflict.
Add comment February 6th, 2006
images of our welcome to oporoza
Just about everywhere we went in Nigeria, we were met with the same lovely phrase, intoned in the deep, musical Nigerian voice: “You are welcome.” But nothing matched what waited for us at the end of our two-hour speedboat ride from Warri to Oporoza.
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images of delegates
An extraordinary group. 19 Americans, 21 Nigerians. All passionate, talented, interesting, ready for just about anything. Deep connections, many new lifelong friends. Big group shots courtesy Pam Dore.
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images of the library
GCJ journeys include a community service project. Ours was helping fund and build the Niger Delta Friendship Library in Oporoza.
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images of oporoza
Oporoza is a small village in the Niger Delta, accessible only by boat. This is where we lived and worked — building the Niger Detla Friendship Library and many heartfelt friendships.
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images of lagos
Lagos could be the most intense place I’ve ever been. These shots capture a random assortment of experiences.
2 comments February 6th, 2006
images of warri
Here are a few shots of this riverside town, sometimes called the wild west of Nigeria. In marked contrast to the chaotic streets and tangled mass of wires that pass for infrastructure, were our accommodations — the Delta State government put us up at the new, bordering-on-ritzy Wellington hotel. What a trip!
1 comment February 5th, 2006
images of kids
One of the most meaningful, charming and just plain fun parts of my experience in Oporoza was getting to know the children.
Add comment February 4th, 2006