project001: south sudan

Photo by 100cameras staff. Click to purchase.

In 2008, 100cameras launched the first ever project at St. Bartholomew’s orphanage in Kajo Keji, Sudan that serves as a home to 80 orphans who had lost their families during the 21-year civil war that was ravaging their country. The orphanage was founded by IWASSRU (International Widows Association for Southern Sudanese Refugees in Uganda), an association founded by Sudanese war widows that primarily focuses on caring for orphans and the disabled within the growing refugee population.

To date, the sale of the children’s photos has enabled IWASSRU to both improve the conditions of their current orphanages and begin plans for expansion. They have been able to construct a protective fence around the entire campus which was necessitated by the increased rebel activity in South Sudan during the 2010 North & South referendum voting. In addition, IWASSRU is currently planning to build their fourth orphanage for the Sudanese Refugee community in Kampala, Uganda.

Purchase one of the children’s photographs, and 100% of your purchase will go directly to IWASSRU to continue to provide lifeline supplies and shelter. Or you can simply make a donation to Project001 by clicking on the Paypal button below.

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Buba, 14 years old.
Buba came to St. Bartholomew’s Orphanage with her brother and sister. Her father died during the civil war in Sudan, and her mother abandoned them so that she could remarry another man. Buba and her siblings lived with their grandmother until she admitted them to the orphanage because she was no longer able to provide for them. Buba loves to sing and play games. She also loves to help cook and clean.
Buba dreams of being a teacher one day. This is what she sees.
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Jackson, 15 years old.
Jackson lives at St. Bartholomew’s orphanage. His parents died when he was young, and he lived with his grandmother until her death in 2007. Jackson suffers from a curvature in his spine, which forces him to walk using both his hands and feet. His condition is most likely caused by polio, although he has never been diagnosed. Jackson enjoys cutting grass around the compound, and his favorite hobby is praying.
Jackson wants to be a pilot when he grows up. This is what he sees.
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Josephine, 14 years old.
Josephine lives at St. Bartholomew's Orphanage. Her parents were HIV positive and died when she was young. When she was a child, she fell ill to polio. Josephine is a joy to the children and the women who work at the orphanage. She enjoys cooking and helping with the chores.

Josephine loved taking pictures with her camera. This is what she sees.
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Juan, 13 years old.
Juan lives as St. Bartholomew’s with her two brothers and three sisters. Juan’s parents died during the civil war, leaving the children under the care of their older sister. After her older sister got married, she left the children with out any guidance. They were some of the first children admitted to the orphanage. Juan’s favorite subjects are English and Math.

Juan likes both cooking and gardening, but her favorite thing to do is sing.
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Kabang, 14 years old.
Kabang lives at St. Bartholomew’s with her two older brothers and two sisters. Her father died after a long illness in Uganda. Initially, her mother worked hard to provide for them, but became very weak and had no choice but to leave them at the orphanage. Kabang's favorite hobby is netball, and her favorite chores are harvesting the crops in the orphanage and hand washing the clothes. She laughs often and usually has a smile on her face.
Kabang wants to be a doctor when she grows up. This is what she sees.
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Kiden, 16 years old.
When Kiden was fourteen, her father threw her out of his house because she was pregnant. She came to St. Bartholomew’s orphanage where she gave birth to her baby girl, Viola. At just two years old, Viola died due to hydrocephalus. Kiden is remarkably resilient and more mature than most of her peers. She takes care of the younger children in the orphanage as if they are her own. Kiden is a hard worker and helps serve in the kitchen.

Kiden's favorite activity is singing. This is what she sees.
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The 100cameras staff photographed life in South Sudan.

All money from the sale of staff photos will serve to support the projects and operations of 100cameras, Inc.

project001: south sudan

purchase buba's prints. (23)

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purchase Josephine's prints. (33)

purchase juan's prints (7)

purchase Kabang's prints. (28)

purchase Kiden's prints. (60)

purchase 100cameras Staff prints. (64)