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Quito NGO Spotlight: UBECI
After school program at Ubeci in Santa Isabel where students go to complete their homework with supervision and play games instead of going to a parentless home. (Sarah Ingraham)
It is a sad reality to see children as young as 3 years old working as vendors in the markets, streets and countryside of Ecuador. These children spend an average of 10 hours each day selling vegetables and candy or working on the land for their families. The majority come from families where psychological, physical and sexual abuse is common and as a result theses children often have deep rooted problems. UBECI was created to offer hope where there is no hope and opportunity to the vulnerable children. UBECI is a non-profit and non-governmental organization situated in Quito, Ecuador. Founded upon a deep desire for social change, it is directed at the most vulnerable people in our communities. UBECI offers hope to children that no one else will work with.
A mother and daughter share a breakfast together before their busy day begins. (Jose Moran)
The first University of Missouri Photo Workshop, in 1949, was referred to as an “experiment in photographic education.” The director, Clifton C. Edom, had one rule: “Show Truth With A Camera.” No posing. No manipulation of the facts.
Cliff was influenced by Lewis Hine, Jacob Riis and the Farm Security Administration and their role in documenting social problems. Since that time thousands of photojournalists have educated us about war, hunger, violence and abuse around the world.
“Documentary photography”, wrote Cliff, “is the background, the roots, of modern photojournalism.” He spoke of the necessity to keep up with new technologies, but he emphasized the importance of ethics in documenting society and contributing to social justice.
Dr. Vme Edom Smith, Director and Secretary
The Edom Foundation for Photojournalism Education