Thank you for all of your support!
Jerome
Read More Here.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Back From Mozambique! Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
PSA from PDA's Pt. 2 Monday, June 29, 2009
This is the part two of the worldwide Public Service Announcement.
A PDA is not your latest cell phone gadget, do-everything besides microwave a hotpocket.
A PDA is a place like Finetown or Kliptown.
A PDA is home to previously disadvantaged people.
A PDA is a Previously Disadvantaged Area.
In the face of extreme poverty and HIV; there is joy, love, wonder and peace in these places.
Stories and photos after the click.
In part one of the worldwide Public Service Announcement we gave you some background on PDA's.
These are places where the young lead the young.
But some of these young people like Thulani are leading the young through organizations like the Kliptown Youth Program.
Kliptown and other PDA's have been hit hard by HIV/AIDS. For some, HIV brings wonder and fear.
But there is hope and joy for those who look for support.
If we had one statement to sum it up.
This is possible because of the love of a mother (which many of us are raised by), the help of a father (which many of us have been left by) or the attention of a new a friend (which could be you).
So the next time you walk by, try looking that way and not the other.
You'd be surprised by the joy YOU may bring.
el fin.
Jerome
www.jeromelovesyou.com
www.jeromelove.net
jeromelovesyou@gmail.com
Read More Here.
A PDA is not your latest cell phone gadget, do-everything besides microwave a hotpocket.
A PDA is a place like Finetown or Kliptown.
A PDA is home to previously disadvantaged people.
A PDA is a Previously Disadvantaged Area.
In the face of extreme poverty and HIV; there is joy, love, wonder and peace in these places.
Stories and photos after the click.
In part one of the worldwide Public Service Announcement we gave you some background on PDA's.
These are places where the young lead the young.
But some of these young people like Thulani are leading the young through organizations like the Kliptown Youth Program.
Kliptown and other PDA's have been hit hard by HIV/AIDS. For some, HIV brings wonder and fear.
But there is hope and joy for those who look for support.
If we had one statement to sum it up.
This is possible because of the love of a mother (which many of us are raised by), the help of a father (which many of us have been left by) or the attention of a new a friend (which could be you).
So the next time you walk by, try looking that way and not the other.
You'd be surprised by the joy YOU may bring.
el fin.
Jerome
www.jeromelovesyou.com
www.jeromelove.net
jeromelovesyou@gmail.com
Read More Here.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
I'm Featured! Thursday, June 25, 2009
Wow what an amazing 12 hours! The USA beat Spain 2-0 to make it to the FIFA Confed Cup Finals and yours truly was featured on Strobist.com for a portrait I created here in South Africa!
I've spent a few Thursdays working with the HIV/AIDS Support Group hanging out with them and getting to know them. This group will be the start of a new VoxThreads initiative in Kliptown.
I snapped this portrait of Thulani, the director of the Kliptown Youth Program, last time I was there.
More of the story and links when you read more
I liked the portrait so much that I decided to submit for Strobist Boot Camp II : First Assignment. Strobist is a lighting blog by former photojournalist David Hobby, which focuses primarily on small, flash-based photography. It's grown a Flickr Group of over 50,000 members and gets about 1/4 million hits a day (more now) and over a million hits a month!
Check out the write-up here!
Best
Jerome Love
www.jeromelove.net
www.jeromelovesyou.com
Read More Here.
I've spent a few Thursdays working with the HIV/AIDS Support Group hanging out with them and getting to know them. This group will be the start of a new VoxThreads initiative in Kliptown.
I snapped this portrait of Thulani, the director of the Kliptown Youth Program, last time I was there.
More of the story and links when you read more
I liked the portrait so much that I decided to submit for Strobist Boot Camp II : First Assignment. Strobist is a lighting blog by former photojournalist David Hobby, which focuses primarily on small, flash-based photography. It's grown a Flickr Group of over 50,000 members and gets about 1/4 million hits a day (more now) and over a million hits a month!
Check out the write-up here!
Best
Jerome Love
www.jeromelove.net
www.jeromelovesyou.com
Read More Here.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Thank You for Making Mozambique Happen! Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Hi Friends!
I just got an email today.
Mike Wrote:
You are in!
(Someone will be picking up the balance of your trip, depending on how much you receive)
Attached you you will find some information (power point present) concerning your health in Mozambique. I will be sending more in a couple of days. Also, Dr. Tamburello will deliver your malaria medication to you. If you have any questions, let me know.
Thanks!
Mike
Praise God! I want to thank all of you that prayed and/or donated to make this happen. I'll be leaving July 5th (my birthday by the way woohoo 19!) For about ten days! THANK YOU!
Best
Jerome
Read More Here.
I just got an email today.
Mike Wrote:
You are in!
(Someone will be picking up the balance of your trip, depending on how much you receive)
Attached you you will find some information (power point present) concerning your health in Mozambique. I will be sending more in a couple of days. Also, Dr. Tamburello will deliver your malaria medication to you. If you have any questions, let me know.
Thanks!
Mike
Praise God! I want to thank all of you that prayed and/or donated to make this happen. I'll be leaving July 5th (my birthday by the way woohoo 19!) For about ten days! THANK YOU!
Best
Jerome
Read More Here.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Help Make Mozambique Happen! Sunday, June 21, 2009
Hello Hello Friends!
I really need your help! Most of you know that I'm currently in South Africa working as a media journalist highlight the need and help reverse the spread of HIV/AIDS and the cycle of extreme poverty. We are doing this by investing in education, clean water and small business opportunities. I have raised over 80% of the money needed to cover my expenses here, but I still need your help to cover the rest!
July 5th I will be traveling to Northern Mozambique to gather stories and cover Vox (the NPO I work for) water initiative. We will be drilling multiple wells and are looking into water purification in the Pemba area. Each of the wells will serve 1500 or more people with safe, clean drinking water.
Why? You say? Over 1.1 Billion people in the world have little or no access to clean water. Others have to travel up to 3 hours just to find clean water. 90% of those people are women and children.
So what? I can't do anything about it. In the words of my president YES WE CAN.
For those families and others who have supported me in the past or are currently supporting me monthly, I want to thank you for your support. If you do feel like you want to contribute to make Mozambique happen there are a few ways you can donate. Anything helps, whether its $1 or $100, it all will make a difference for the people of South Africa and Mozambique. I leave July 5th and I need about $1000 dollars by June 24th to make this happen!
*There are two convenient ways to support me financially:
If you prefer to write a check, please mail it to:
Vox
PO Box 1425
Holland, MI 49422
With a short note explaining its intended use.
*OR if you prefer to donate via credit/debit card online. Please visit
http://www.voxunited.org/Brix?pageID=3
*Click the green "Donate Now" button.*
*Fill out the required information.
At the bottom of the page select "Love-South Africa" from the *Staff member financial support* drop-down menu.
If you have any questions feel free to contact me by email or any of the other networks below to reach me!
www.jeromelove.net
If you use social media networks, I also am a part of Facebook,Twitter and Skype!
Follow Me on Twitter:
www.twitter.com/jeromelove
www.twitter.com/voxunited
Find Me on Facebook!
http://www.facebook.com/people/Jerome-Love/1450760103
Call me via Skype!
jerome.love
for now With Love,
Jerome Love
www.jeromelove.net
www.jeromelovesyou.com
VOXUnited
www.voxunited.org
Read More Here.
I really need your help! Most of you know that I'm currently in South Africa working as a media journalist highlight the need and help reverse the spread of HIV/AIDS and the cycle of extreme poverty. We are doing this by investing in education, clean water and small business opportunities. I have raised over 80% of the money needed to cover my expenses here, but I still need your help to cover the rest!
July 5th I will be traveling to Northern Mozambique to gather stories and cover Vox (the NPO I work for) water initiative. We will be drilling multiple wells and are looking into water purification in the Pemba area. Each of the wells will serve 1500 or more people with safe, clean drinking water.
Why? You say? Over 1.1 Billion people in the world have little or no access to clean water. Others have to travel up to 3 hours just to find clean water. 90% of those people are women and children.
So what? I can't do anything about it. In the words of my president YES WE CAN.
For those families and others who have supported me in the past or are currently supporting me monthly, I want to thank you for your support. If you do feel like you want to contribute to make Mozambique happen there are a few ways you can donate. Anything helps, whether its $1 or $100, it all will make a difference for the people of South Africa and Mozambique. I leave July 5th and I need about $1000 dollars by June 24th to make this happen!
*There are two convenient ways to support me financially:
If you prefer to write a check, please mail it to:
Vox
PO Box 1425
Holland, MI 49422
With a short note explaining its intended use.
*OR if you prefer to donate via credit/debit card online. Please visit
http://www.voxunited.org/Brix?pageID=3
*Click the green "Donate Now" button.*
*Fill out the required information.
At the bottom of the page select "Love-South Africa" from the *Staff member financial support* drop-down menu.
If you have any questions feel free to contact me by email or any of the other networks below to reach me!
www.jeromelove.net
If you use social media networks, I also am a part of Facebook,Twitter and Skype!
Follow Me on Twitter:
www.twitter.com/jeromelove
www.twitter.com/voxunited
Find Me on Facebook!
http://www.facebook.com/people/Jerome-Love/1450760103
Call me via Skype!
jerome.love
for now With Love,
Jerome Love
www.jeromelove.net
www.jeromelovesyou.com
VOXUnited
www.voxunited.org
Read More Here.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Golden Tickets are Overrated Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Yes Willy Wonka, I'm calling you out. You're tickets are overrated. My ticket to the FIFA Confederations Cup floats.
I was absolutely blessed with the opportunity to go to the FIFA Confederations Cup. I was able to watch USA v. Italy. The game was great and we held our own about halfway through the game but the reigning champs embarrassed the USA in last 20 minutes of the game.
That's not the amazing part though. As we made our way in, there were a series of ticket checkpoints. I made it through the first two and then felt a bit more comfortable so I decided to take out my camera and snap a few shots. Apparently in those 3 minutes I had either dropped, lost or gotten my ticket picked while I was shooting. I was freaking out looking through my bag. I finally approached a police officer and asked how I could make my way back to find my ticket, he directed me to another officer near the gate.
Another guy was with the officer trying the same thing, and he finally let us through. The guy noticed I was a little frantic and asked me what my problem was. I explained the situation and he just shook his head. He then asked me a peculiar question.
"Do you know where your seat is?"
I looked at him rather surprised, and rifled off the information I had memorized. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a ticket. He replied, "Here's my ticket, you can't sit there, but it will get you in."
I was stunned. I asked him how he was going to get in.
He replied, "I work for FIFA."
AMAZING! Praise God for Andre.
So that ladies and gents, is why my ticket floats.
For more photos from the game visit my flickr.
Jerome
Read More Here.
I was absolutely blessed with the opportunity to go to the FIFA Confederations Cup. I was able to watch USA v. Italy. The game was great and we held our own about halfway through the game but the reigning champs embarrassed the USA in last 20 minutes of the game.
That's not the amazing part though. As we made our way in, there were a series of ticket checkpoints. I made it through the first two and then felt a bit more comfortable so I decided to take out my camera and snap a few shots. Apparently in those 3 minutes I had either dropped, lost or gotten my ticket picked while I was shooting. I was freaking out looking through my bag. I finally approached a police officer and asked how I could make my way back to find my ticket, he directed me to another officer near the gate.
Another guy was with the officer trying the same thing, and he finally let us through. The guy noticed I was a little frantic and asked me what my problem was. I explained the situation and he just shook his head. He then asked me a peculiar question.
"Do you know where your seat is?"
I looked at him rather surprised, and rifled off the information I had memorized. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a ticket. He replied, "Here's my ticket, you can't sit there, but it will get you in."
I was stunned. I asked him how he was going to get in.
He replied, "I work for FIFA."
AMAZING! Praise God for Andre.
So that ladies and gents, is why my ticket floats.
For more photos from the game visit my flickr.
Jerome
Read More Here.
