Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
orphanage, Ghanaian orphans, photographs
College
Fine Arts and Communications
Department
Art
Abstract
On January 19th, 2008 I left for Ghana, Africa. I spent three weeks at the Hands of Mercy orphanage. During my time there I played, taught, loved, and photographed the children. There were around 20 kids ranging from the age of 2 to about 14. They are wonderful. They’re just like any other child I’ve ever known. They can be happy, sad, playful, goofy, thoughtful, curious, mean. The best part of my day was when I got to be with them. Despite the circumstances they came from they were happy. Most came from the street and had been abused and neglected. I strove to capture their beauty and their lives.
Recommended Citation
Saunders, Kelli and Adams, Paul
(2013)
"Their Lives: Ghanaian Orphans,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 2133.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2133