Sometimes the universe surprises you in the most beautiful ways. This week, I opened my email to find news that still feels surreal – two of my photographs have been nominated for the People’s Vote Award in the reFocus Color Photography Contest.
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Some places stay with you long after you leave. Uganda is one of those places for me.
As I write Fields of Resilience, I find myself struggling with something every traveler and storyteller faces—how do you capture the full depth of an experience? How do you share the weight of a moment that a photograph alone can’t hold?
I just finished writing Chapter 3, a section that tells the story of Agri Planet Africa, an organization using sustainable agriculture and education to empower communities. I’ve walked their farms, met the students they teach, and planted trees alongside volunteers working to build a more self-sufficient future. I have the photos to prove it.
But the photos don’t tell the full story.
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When I embarked on the journey to create Fields of Resilience, I never imagined how deeply it would challenge and transform me. This coffee table book, a blend of storytelling and photography, is my tribute to Uganda’s profound beauty and resilience. As I write this, the book is still a work in progress, yet the journey has already become one of the most enriching experiences of my life.
Last summer, as the Executive Director of Agri Planet Africa, I traveled to Uganda with my daughter, Lena, to visit the communities we work with. The trip, though meticulously planned, unfolded in the most unexpected ways, revealing life lessons I’ll carry forever.
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Hello, friends!
I am incredibly excited to share with you some details of an upcoming life-changing journey my daughter, Lena, and I will embark on from late June into July. As the Executive Director of Agri Planet Africa, I have had the privilege of working on numerous initiatives that promote sustainable development and empower communities. This summer, we are teaming up with Love Africa to bring about positive change in Uganda.
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As I prepare to embark on my first trip to Uganda in June, there are a few key points I’m preparing for.
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It’s not every day that someone gets to travel from Oklahoma to the Kyangwali Refugee Settlement in Uganda. But that is exactly what I’m about to do! In just a few months, I’ll be on my way to work with Agri Planet Uganda on its mission to help find sustainable solutions for refugees living in the settlement. While I’m sure this trip will bring plenty of challenges, I’m also looking forward to learning more about Uganda’s amazing people and culture.
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