By now, you know the STORY of the Mother Letter Project. See the FAQs for more information. Don’t forget to tell us if you are writing or donating.
For the last few weeks, I have been sharing the stories of those villagers who inspired the Mother Letter Project. Their stories are worth telling and I believe that you will be impacted as you share in their lives.
Although the written word can be powerful, there is a group who is ready to take it to the next level. Their dream is to empower the villagers to share their own stories by harnessing the power of film. A documentary is in the works. A piece of art is being created. And the most exciting part? YOU can be involved.
A short trailer explains the gist, the table of contents so to speak. A website, www.kujilana.com, explains the particulars. Please take a few moments to see what this team is doing to tell the story. Then, if you are so inclined, help them complete this project. Partner with them to tell the story of the Yao. The Yao have a voice, and it deserves to be heard.
The Kujilana Project: Trailer from Kujilana on Vimeo.
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I just watched that the other day and was considering re-posting it on my blog! I must have chased that link from your twitter page or something. The concept is very interesting, I want to follow their progress, it’s such a well made promo video and what they are doing could be very instrumental in changing the way we view that part of the world. What they said was so true, I hope you will post updates on this!
hello seth! thanks again for last week.
tomorrow is my day off and i plan to fully immerse myself in your blog and your story and your connection with the people of africa. my husband and i are {hopefully} planning a trip to africa next year. i’m afraid to say it and jinx it and even more afraid of writing it-yikes! i’m hopeful it will happen.
Heidi, I will definitely keep you updated. I wonder if you should forward this link to your pops? Seems like something that might interest him.
Patty, where are you going in Africa (fingers crossed). Would love to hear more.