I kindly invite you to consider purchasing a print …
…to directly support Poonam and her two sibling’s long-term education until college, as well as socio-educational initiatives in Bhopal.
In the beginning, this will be carried out by commissioning small, specific projects to a trusted local NGO. I am in talks with The Bhopal Medical Appeal to understand whether Chingari Trust could take on such collaborative role.
- View a Portfolio showcasing 20 of my favourite images;
A girl is playing with a red ball during celebrations for the Dussehra festival in Bhopal, near the abandoned Union Carbide (now DOW chemical) industrial complex. Copyright: Alex Masi
As I am able to further review and prepare my archive of images from Poonam’s family, the above gallery will be updated, and more images depicting their daily life in Bhopal will be available.
- Learn more about Poonam’s Prints;
A collection of Limited Edition Art Prints and Open Edition Prints will fund a number of socio-educational initiatives for the children living in Oriya Basti, Poonam’s own community, and in the other water-affected colonies of Bhopal.
Rachna, 8, (R) a child affected by a severe neurological disorder, is riding the Chingari Trust's bus with her sister, Reena, 12. (L) Copyright: A. Masi
Prints will also contribute to the schooling until Year 12 for Poonam, 8, Jyoti, 9, and Ravi, 10, and beyond to college, towards the publication of an extensive book, and possibly a documentary.
Neelam, 32, (L) is playing with Jyoti, 9. (R)
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Requests for involvement, sponsorship offers, donations of any kind, as well as opinions and suggestions, will be met with genuine gratitude and commitment.
Write me, if you wish to find out more.