Housing evictions in Spain

June 06, 2014 in Homeless, Humanitarian, Leica, Photography, Photojournalism, Social Documentary, Spain

Every day hundreds of families in Spain are evicted from their homes. Today I visited the homes of three families where the police came to evict them from their homes. At all three homes, there were members of Platforma de Afectados pro la Hipoteca (PAH) - Platform for People Affected by Mortgages to help and support the families. In all three cases, the evictions have been postponed with assistance of the 'Stop evictions' campaigners, who stood around each home to stop the judicial team and police from evicting them.

All images © Anna Fawcus 2014

Oxfam America; Foreign Aid 101

February 26, 2014 in Ghana, Humanitarian, NGO Photography, Oxfam, Oxfam America, Photography

One of my photos from my trip to Ghana with Oxfam America is featured towards the end of this interesting publication Foreign Aid 101: A Quick and easy guide to understanding US foreign aid

Oxfam America; Haitian Rice Farmers Article

February 17, 2014 in Agriculture, Haiti, Humanitarian, NGO Photography, Oxfam, Oxfam America, Photography

A recent article from Oxfam America, called 'In a battle against the bugs, Haitian farmers win, thanks to better coordination' by Kevin Ferguson talks about one of the stories we photographed on assignment in Haiti late in 2013.

Barr Foundation: From Local to Global Publication

February 12, 2014 in Haiti, Humanitarian, NGO Photography, Oxfam, Oxfam America, Photography, Photojournalism, Social Documentary

A couple of photos from my recent trip to Haiti with Oxfam were published in the Barr Foundation Publication: From Local to Global recently.

Oxfam Canada; Annual Report Cover Photo

January 12, 2014 in Haiti, Humanitarian, NGO Photography, Oxfam, Photography

One of my photos from my 2012 trip to Haiti with Oxfam is featured as the cover shot of the Oxfam Canada Annual Report 2013:

Oxfam America; Growing Rice in Haiti and Vietnam

January 06, 2014 in Haiti, NGO Photography, Oxfam, Oxfam America, Photography

Here's an Oxfam America story about Lessons learned: growing rice in Haiti and Vietnam from my most recent assignment in Haiti with writer Kevin Ferguson:

Rice Farmers in Haiti 2013; Assignment with Oxfam America

November 05, 2013 in Haiti, Leica, NGO Photography, Nikon, Oxfam, Oxfam America, Photography, Photojournalism

I have just returned from a week in the Artibonite region of Haiti where I have been working with Oxfam America to document the rice industry, from the farmers in the fields, through to the mills and markets and even big companies who are buying up large quantities of rice. We spoke with people about all aspects of Haitian rice growing, as well as the USA rice imports and the effect that this has on the local marketplace. I travelled with Kevin Ferguson who will tell the stories of the people we met on this journey, incorporating my photography and video. Keep an eye on this blog for links through to upcoming Oxfam America blog posts, articles and documentary work over the coming weeks.

Rice Farming in Artibonite, Haiti 2013

Oxfam America Video: In Ghana, a call for transparency

March 30, 2013 in Africa, Environmental Conservation, Ghana, Mining, Oxfam, Oxfam America, Photography, Video

This video (featuring some of my photographs) tackles the question of financial transparency in Ghana. Boakye Dankwa Boadi, a representative of a prominent human rights and environmental organization in Ghana asks what exactly oil companies in Ghana are trying to hide and calls for transparency. He calls on the American Petroleum Institute to drop its court case to block the payment transparency provisions in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

"The efforts of Mr. Boadi and others in Ghana to promote transparency and responsible governance are under threat. He sees legislation like Dodd-Frank as a measure that will help them check the money coming in to the government with payments reported by the companies themselves. He says this will help Ghana “cross the path of poverty” to becoming a more developed nation." - Chris Hufstader

Link to Oxfam America blog post by Chris Hufstader

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3BSPqJkwdI&feature=player_embedded&noredirect=1

To add your voice to the Oxfam America petition calling for transparency:http://www.oxfamamerica.org/big-oil

Oxfam Ireland Article: Haiti: three earthquake commemorations, three steps in reconstruction

January 22, 2013 in Haiti, Humanitarian, NGO Photography, Oxfam, Oxfam America, Photography, Photojournalism

A recent article on the Oxfam Ireland website features some of the photos that I took recently on assignment in Haiti, for the 3 year commemoration of the earthquake:

Oxfam America: Photo of the Week from Ghana

January 20, 2013 in Environmental Conservation, Ghana, Humanitarian, Mining, NGO Photography, Oxfam, Oxfam America, Photography

Oxfam America's photo of the week is a blog post by Chris Hufstader: Mining money funds new market in Ghana. Citizens are watching where oil and mining revenues go in Ghana — will the money fight poverty? This is one of the photographs from my recent trip to Ghana with Chris and the Oxfam America team.

http://firstperson.oxfamamerica.org/2013/01/18/photo-of-the-week-mining-money-funds-new-market-in-ghana/

Oxfam America Photo of the week: Artibonite Valley, Haiti

January 13, 2013 in Environmental Conservation, Haiti, NGO Photography, Oxfam, Oxfam America, Photography

The Oxfam America Photo of the Week is one of the photos that I took recently in Haiti. It is accompanied with a blog post by Coco McCabe: In Haiti, a valley of hope. Today, more than 80 percent of the rice Haitians eat is imported. But through the efforts of 5,000 farmers in the lower valley, that could begin to change.

http://firstperson.oxfamamerica.org/2013/01/11/photo-of-the-week-in-haiti-a-valley-of-hope/

Oxfam America Article: Haiti's women farmers: "We will rise again"

January 09, 2013 in Haiti, Humanitarian, NGO Photography, Oxfam, Oxfam America, Photography, Photojournalism

There is a new article on the Oxfam America First Person Blog, by Elizabeth Stevens, from our recent trip to Haiti: Haiti's women farmers: "We will rise again" - Small loans on fair terms alter the landscape of women’s lives

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/

Informality Matters; A book on informality by GFI

November 11, 2012 in Agriculture, GFI, Humanitarian, NGO Photography, Photography, Photojournalism

Many of my photographs are featured in a recently published book on informality by Global Fairness Initiative (GFI):

Informality Matters, by Global Fairness Initiative

Kolkata, India, 2009

Uzi Island, Zanzibar, 2011

West Bengal, India, 2009

New recommendation on LinkedIn from GFI

September 18, 2012 in NGO Photography, Photography, Testimonials

Anna's powerful photographs have allowed GFI to emphasize the very human and individual aspects of the issues we work on. Her images stand alone as works of art, but they also highlight the realities of people living in poverty around the world. Aside from her artistry, Anna is delightful to work with -- she's always responsive, offers great insights and suggestions, and catches things we've missed.

Global Fairness Initiative, September 12, 2012.

If you would like to see this recommendation, and others, please feel free to view my Linkedin profile

Winds of Africa Website Launch

February 15, 2012 in Africa, Humanitarian, NGO Photography, Photography, Tanzania, WoA

The new website for Winds of Africa has launched, and features many of the photographs that I took during the month I worked with them in late 2011:

NEW Winds of Africa Website

New Website for Uzi Island Sea Turtle Conservation

January 28, 2012 in Africa, Animal Welfare, Environmental Conservation, NGO Photography, Photography, Tanzania, Uzi Island, Zanzibar

The brand new website for Uzi Island Sea Turtle Conservation has launched, featuring many of the photographs that I took whilst staying on the island and working with the project recently:

Uzi Island NEW Website

Participate Now Zanzibar: Welezo Old Age Home

January 12, 2012 in Africa, Humanitarian, NGO Photography, Photography, Photojournalism, Tanzania, Zanzibar

Over the past month in Zanzibar, I have had the pleasure of getting to know an incredible American woman called Kathryn Sutton who is the director of Participate Now, a local non-profit organization. Kathryn is an amazing lady to talk with, from her history and story about how she ended up in Zanzibar, to the work that she has initiated with her NGO there. She works on grass roots development projects, only assisting those who want assistance, in a realistic and sustainable manner. Kathryn will only assist in a way that will actually be of benefit, and only where people are actively seeking assistance. Participate Now is a transparent organization, with all funds raised going directly to local projects. One of the projects that Participate Now supports is Welezo Old Age Home in Stone Town, Zanzibar. Welezo is a government funded old age home, run by three nuns; whilst there is some basic funding there from the government, Participate Now assists Welezo with additional funding to make life a little more comfortable for some of the residents.

To find out more about Welezo, or Participate Now, have a look at their website

Welezo Old Age Home, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Sea Turtle Conservation on Uzi Island, Zanzibar

December 23, 2011 in Africa, Animal Welfare, Environmental Conservation, NGO Photography, Nikon, Photography, Tanzania, Uzi Island, Zanzibar

I recently spent 3 weeks living on Uzi Island, off the coast of Zanzibar, in Tanzania, East Africa The time I spent there was documenting the Uzi Island Sea Turtle Conservation project, that is being set up by local Uzians. Aliy and Iss-haka, who are behind the project, have been working long hours not only to try and raise funding to work on their project, but also to tray and change the viewpoints of their fellow Uzians, and teach them the importance of preserving the coastline, marine life, and in particular the turtles. It's been a battle for them to try and convince the local fishermen to hand over turtles rather than killing them for food. Aliy and Iss-haka have managed to see their project come to life over the past 12 months with a sanctuary area being built for rescued turtles to live in safely until they are released. Some local tour companies have been supporting them with raising the funds to do this, and they hope to work with them in the future to provide eco-tourism tours from Zanzibar to Uzi Island. The photographs I have taken over the past few weeks will be used to build a website for the Uzi Island Turtle Conservation project, which I will share on this blog once it is launched. In the meantime, here are some photos from my time there:

Uzi Island, 2011