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Last night was the official screening of the documentary film and photographic work that Mike Rogers and I created for The Chain Reaction Project (TCRP) in Timor-Leste two months ago.
More than 100 people attended the outdoor screening and fundraiser at Singapore's Mount Emily. I always get a little anxious sharing my photography with a large group of people, but I am proud to say the work that both Mike and I produced for TCRP was warmly received.
As background, TCRP is a non-profit philanthropic organization born in 2009 when four extremely inspirational women in Singapore -- Ting, Alex, Jas and Anina -- committed to help change lives in some of the world's least-developed nations.
United by a love of adventure and a passion for philanthropy, TCRP seeks physical challenges and local organizations that can benefit from their efforts.
TCRP's journey began in August 2009 with the Tour de Timor, a 5-day, 450-kilometre mountain bike race across Timor-Leste. Using the race as a platform and harnessing the power of social networking and media, TCRP successfully raised awareness for Timor and more than SGD$50,000 for HIAM-Health, a Dili-based malnutrition
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rehabilitation and education centre for parents and children.
This past June, TCRP returned to Timor-Leste. But this time a group of 22 "Catalysts for Change" joined them in running the Dili "City of Peace" Marathon to raise awareness for the poverty-stricken nation and its people, as well as to continue their support of HIAM-Health.
Together they delivered a SGD$28,000 Playpoint playground and more than SGD$10,000 for the children of HIAM-Health.
This is my personal donation to TCRP: a documentary slideshow of their journey and efforts that can be used as a marketing tool and a way to garner additional sponsorship and donations for their future endeavors.
See more photography from the ruggedly beautiful nation of Timor-Leste captured on my documentary shoots with TCRP in 2009 and 2010.
To view this video in HD, click here.
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A truly inspirational video buoyed by heart warming images that truly capture the passion of TCR. Great job Scott!
Comment by Q — January 7, 2011 @ 5:41 PM
Amazing Scott! What in inspiring group and what a wonderful documentation of all the efforts to make a change for the better!! 🙂
Comment by Stephanie — September 18, 2010 @ 7:33 AM
Hi Scott,
Thanks for introducing me to this small yet significant team of people; this is a marvellous project!
The video slideshow is a pleasure to watch – it’s truly enriching to the soul to see humanity being human for a change. 🙂
Two thumbs up!
David
Comment by David Peacock — August 30, 2010 @ 8:05 AM
Awesome! Be”cause” you shared this experience, I now see and understand the “effect” the project has had on, not only, the people involved, but also the families, especially the children, of Timor-Leste. Well done!
Comment by Bev — August 29, 2010 @ 7:20 PM