Heart of an Orphan

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Aaand after a month, I am finally back from Africa.

Zambia has been called the cradle of the orphan crisis. Of the 10 million people that populate Zambia, 2 million are AIDS orphans that are left to fend for themselves and their siblings alone.

And we went—70 North American teenagers and young adults—to go and change the lives we could. We held a camp with 300 orphans: clothing them, feeding them, giving them a place to live. The thought of "white celebrities" coming to hug and play with them brought tears to their eyes.

We loved children that never felt what it is like to be loved.

My goal, is simply to attempt to give you the slightest taste of what we saw. The hearts that broke. The tears we shed. My goal is to give all of you a look into Zambia—a glimpse into the Heart of an Orphan.

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	EDIT XTREEM says: Nice shot. Very moving. Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )
	dmdzine says: wow... this is spectacular Michael. There is such a story in it too! Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )
	Chris Leigh says: Beautiful shot - I'm glad you had such a great experience Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )
	purplelime says: Wonderful shot. Had goose bumps reading that story. Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )
	aftab. says: wow..... so beautiful. Seen in Explore..... Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )
	s!on says: incredible. Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )
	Ted Winder says: Wonderful sense of atmosphere! Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )
	Marco From Houston says: very nice! Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )
	A-d-W says: Stunning. I really get a sense of how it was like to be out there. Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )
	lahijadeunminero says: STUPENDOUS lighting! Excellent! Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )
	Michael De Leon says: wow, what a great shot Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )
	frazee7006 says: Wow, you really caught the loniless and the fear. Nice shot, yet sooo very sad :( Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )
	illiana Tamayo. says: Wonderful image & light !!! Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )
	izZM<--Friends call me izZZ<-- says: so sweet! Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )
	Bachspics says: I'm the Admin of the The Gallery Of Fine Portrait Photography It is new. This is an exceptional photo. I hope you will consider it an honor to place your photo in our fast growing “invitation only” gallery of over 1,200 of the best portraits on Flickr by over 900 photographers. Please add it to www.flickr.com/groups/736548@N24/ Feel free to tag your photo The Gallery Of Fine Portrait Photography. Please read the guidelines on the front page of the pool before sending self-initiated uploads. Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )
	www.michaelgrayphotographic.com says: Great capture, excellent work.!! Posted 4 weeks ago. ( permalink )
	dmdzine says: Looking back, I think this is definitely one of the best shots you've ever taken. Still stunning. Posted 6 days ago. ( permalink )

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