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An
exhibition of positive photographs by Mike Browne which
looks at the huge difference a few items of aid and
a change of perspective make for Romania's street children
and orphans.
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We
often think the worst about Romania's street children &
orphans. Aid that never reaches it's destination, corrupt Romanian
officials & neglected children. We remember early photographs
of babies lying six to one in urine soaked cots. The New Life
photographic exhibition looks at the positive side of aid to
Romania. There are smiles, compassion and love - even amongst
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We began filming a documentary series
in April '03 to explore where the people featured in this
exhibition are now and what has changed in their lives as
Romania approaches joining the EU in January 2007. More
than 3 years in the making, we now have a unique documentary
insight intoRomania through the eyes of these wonderful
people and those we met along the way.
Part 1 of our series is complete and
we're looking for interested broadcasters. If you can help
please contact us at
mike@mjbrowne.co.uk
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With
special thanks to FujiFilm for photographic materials, Avalon
for processing & printing, The Camera Shop for framing
the exhibition, Beard Pipe & Benbow for insuring everything,
H.E.Figgures for video equipment and Webmap for the site
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"In most
cases the images we see used to ask for aid are, I feel, of an horrific
nature. That’s not to say there’s anything wrong with them. They do
a valid job bringing about public awareness. I’ve tried to show there’s
also another way based on possibility rather than negativity. This
way there's joy for the giver and dignity for the receiver. Mischievous,
laughing, naughty, dirty and often homeless, these children are just
like everyone else’s kids and free of pathos. Rather than offering
help from a point of pity or guilt, I want people to fall in love
with these children and to feel good when they lend them a helping
hand."
Mike Browne
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