Oxfam America Article: For Haiti's rice farmers, much depends on the free flow of water

January 04, 2013 in Haiti, Humanitarian, NGO Photography, Oxfam, Oxfam America, Photography, Photojournalism

There is a new article by Elizabeth Stevens with photos and stories from our recent trip to Haiti. For Haiti's rice farmers, much depends on the free flow of water: In the rice-growing Artibonite Valley, Oxfam and partners are helping restore a lifeline: irrigation.

See the article on Oxfam America's First Person Blog:

Or you can view the re-post of it on the HaitianTruth.org website:

Or you can read the same article on the Before It's News Website:

http://beforeitsnews.com/international/2012/12/for-haitis-rice-farmers-much-depends-on-the-free-flow-of-water-2449808.html

Rice Farmers in Haiti: working with Oxfam America

December 02, 2012 in Agriculture, Haiti, Humanitarian, NGO Photography, Oxfam, Oxfam America, Photography

I recently spent a couple of weeks in November 2012 working on two photographic assignments with Oxfam America in Haiti. The first assignment was with Elizabeth Stevens in Artibonite, documenting rice farmers and many water based programs implemented by Oxfam America to enable the 'flow of water' and thus the success of farmers in the region. Here are a few photos of the rice harvest:

Rice Farming in Artibonite, Haiti - Close up of rice plant

Rice Farming in Artibonite, Haiti - Experimental Rice Plots

Rice Farming in Artibonite, Haiti - Rice harvest

Rice Farming in Artibonite, Haiti - Close up of rice laid out to dry

All photographs ©AnnaFawcus/Oxfam 2012

Here are a some links to more photos from this trip to Haiti in blog posts by Oxfam America journalist, Elizabeth Stevens:

http://firstperson.oxfamamerica.org/2013/01/02/haitis-women-farmers-we-will-rise-again/

http://firstperson.oxfamamerica.org/2012/12/28/easing-poverty-in-haiti-with-the-free-flow-of-water/

http://firstperson.oxfamamerica.org/2013/01/07/with-grease-and-wrenches-haitian-women-upend-stereotypes/

Working with the Peruvian Times

September 01, 2011 in Agriculture, NGO Photography, Peru, Photography, Photojournalism

I've recently been doing a few small assignments for the Peruvian Times, whilst I've been in Peru. I've visited with a couple of small non-profit organizations, one in Lima, and one in Sacred Valley, Cusco. I've also been working in the region around Puno on a collection of photographs for an upcoming cooking book for the Peruvian Times, which will be used to raise funding for the Yavari Project. The cooking book is from a slightly different angle, showing the farmers, factories, growers and markets, as well as the final meals on plates, so it has been a great few weeks traveling through the countryside, through coffee factories, quinoa plants, local markets, a trout fishing farm, as well as some of Puno's finest restaurants, and hidden gems. I look forward to sharing more when the book is released, but in the meantime, here are a few photos:

Assignment in Honduras with iDE

June 29, 2011 in Agriculture, Honduras, iDE, NGO Photography, Nikon, Photography

I've recently finished working with iDE (International Development Enterprises) in Honduras, where we have traveled the countryside documenting their work there. During the couple of weeks that I spent with the iDE team in Honduras, we met with farmers, and community groups to look at some of the recent initiatives, including foot pumps, watering systems and other agriculture systems.

Honduras, 2011

For more info on iDE initiatives and projects, have a look at their website.