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| GRANDMA CARES Partnership Program "Helping One HIV/AIDS Affected Orphan at a Time" |
| Uplifting Thailand's future by giving the children a second chance at leading a positive, productive life. |
Welcome to our Page About our Latest Project in Cooperation with: “ Where I Belong” A Photo Exhibition of Children Who Have Lost Their Parents to HIV/AIDS Exhibition Locations & Dates: Think Park Rincome Junction February 28th - March 6 4 pm - 9 pm Nakorn Payap International School March 8 Prem International School March 15 Chiang Mai International School March 22 CHIANG MAI – Cultural Canvas Thailand (CCT) proudly announces the opening of “Where I Belong,” a photo exhibition that documents the lives of children whose families have been affected by HIV/AIDS. The exhibition is a collaborative project between CCT and Grandma Cares, an organization that provides funding and support to families impacted by HIV/AIDS. CCT conducted a series of workshops for the children of Grandma Cares, introducing them to photographic technique. The children explored how to express abstract concepts such as “family” through this visual medium. With a camera and roll of film, each child created their own definition of family. The resulting exhibition includes over 30 photographs, which provide a snapshot into each child’s life, their perception of family, and a world shaped by difficult life experiences. The 12 photographers, aged 10-16, have each been taken under the care of their grandparents. Although the shape of each child’s family has changed, they continue to cherish those closest to them. The photographs depict both the places and people that contribute to their sense of belonging. “Where I Belong” introduces the children of Grandma Cares to the greater Chiang Mai community. The exhibition hopes to use the children’s documentation to raise awareness about the effect of HIV/AIDS on families, and how often this population is overlooked. In addition to raising awareness and support, the exhibition hopes to raise funds to sponsor more children. Donations will go directly to the sponsorship of these children, helping to provide them and their grandmothers with the adequate resources and materials necessary to start the rebuilding of a family. The exhibition’s opening reception will be held at the Playhouse Theater on February 27th, before the theater production. The Playhouse Theater has generously donated both their time and dedication to this project. Without their kindness, this exhibition could not be possible. A portion of the theater proceeds, as well as food and refreshment sales, will be used for ongoing support of Grandma Cares and the sponsorship of more families. Dependent on the success of the opening exhibition and the funds raised, “Where I Belong” hopes to travel to schools in Chiang Mai to continue its goal of outreach and education. We are in urgent need of donations to cover the cost of this exhibit. Please donate whatever you can by clicking here. Contact Information Zoe Lambe, Director of Cultural Canvas Thailand Phone: 086-670-8611/Email:zoe@culturalcanvas.com |
