Day Two, Mother of Peace School
This school was probably my favorite of all the TOMS shoe drops that we did. It was a smaller school which created a very intimate environment for all the workers. At some of the bigger schools it often felt like an assembly line because the kids outnumbered the volunteers by a great number. At Mother of Peace School we had one volunteer per 5 kids. This particular school has a program for sexually abused children called "Operation Bobbi Bear : Every Little Body is a Somebody". The kids were so cute and excited about their new gift.
Zac playing with kids:
Taylor with a new TOMS buddy:
The kids show their appreciation for the TOMS team through song and dance:
A few acapella songs:
Recording the show:
Dance Party!
Zac playing with kids:
Taylor with a new TOMS buddy:
The kids show their appreciation for the TOMS team through song and dance:
A few acapella songs:
Recording the show:
Dance Party!
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These photos are just so purely, basically, rawly beautiful. Such happiness and pride. Perfect :).
The Mother of Peace school sounds like a pretty awesome school, offering the Operation Bobbi Bear
Every Little Body is a Somebody!!!
Words of truth <333
I almost melted in my seat when I saw the kids cute little feet in the orange candy stripped shoes!
Every time I see the kids I just want to pull them out of my screen and squeeze them. Too much I know, but it's my honest reaction :/
your pics are priceless perfection raw rich and eays to love i lvoe how hanson is so sweet to with these kids ina frica i am in shock with how grateful you all were with these wonderful young kids who dont have an home or an shoe but now they do and these kids are so sweet. and kind. hanson thank you for showing them the light.
It almost seems like a big family get-together. I bet it feels awesome to be there. Amazing pictures!
the photos are beautiful. thank you so much for sharing. africa has a huge part of my heart & the whole tom's campaign is wonderful.
amy sansom.
These pictures are absolutely amazing. Thank you so much for taking the time to post them even though you're still busy. It means so much to see what is being done over there.
I'm absolutely SURE that being a photographer is my life goal AS WELL AS going to Africa as a volunteer. Thank you so much for registering these AMAZING moments. I always get so amazed how happy and grateful they are no matter what, make me feel so ashamed for being so previleged and still complainging so much!
Congrats for all of you over there in Africa, you're doing a great job!
*Glad for taking the walk*
Once again, I am deeply moved by what you were able to capture in the photos! Those children are so precious, and I am glad there are people there to make sure they know it!
Heather
P.S. Send thanks to Hanson for introducing us to Tom's Shoes and involving us in this endeavour!
The pictures are absolutely wonderful. I agree with delicatefew, I almost melted when I saw the little boy and his new orange candy striped shoes. I think its so amazing what Hanson is doing, making a difference any way they can.. it may only be a pair of shoes but imagine how happy those children are to receive such a gift. Thanks so much for posting and keeping us updated.. the pictures are amazing, you have a gift.
Beautiful pictures!!!! Thats amazing what you guys doing!
I think what TOMs shoes and Hanson are doing is truly remarkable...and I'm just glad to be a part of it. Luckily another Canadian Hanson fan pointed me in a direction of a Canadian website that sells TOMs, so I helped get to 50,000! Those kids are so appreciative to have those shoes...not to mention the excitement of having visitors! I've truly been inspired! Keep up the amazing work!
Proud Canadian TOMs shoe wearer,
Alyssa
It is so touching to see all of those cute little kids with shoes on their feet. You can see it in their faces that they are truly appreciative and are thankful for all that Hanson as well as all the fans and everyone else who has purchased TOMS Shoes has done for them. I'm so glad to see the progress that is being made to make the lives of these people a little better.
i wish i could be there. i can't wait for my chance to get to do something that means so much to so many people.
these pictures make me smile, laugh, and cry..... thank you so much for taking these pictures and allowing us into your beautiful journey across the world :)
Really amazing pictures! Thank you so much for posting. And Hanson, the most amazing people ever.
You take amazing pictures, they seem to really capture the reality of the moment. Everyone looks happy in their new shoes.
again, these pictures bring me to tears of joy. it is so awesome to be able to see the greatness toms and hanson are doing through your pictures! keep posting!
the hanson fans can't get enough!!!
WOW! Those kids are so beautiful! Those pictures are amazing...you did a great job! Its like every picture tells a story...I feel like I'm there!
Ok and I also think you should travel with Hanson and never leave their side! They need you...we need you...you take gorgeous pictures! You should tell the guys to give you a full time job! :O)
My favorites are definitely the 'Taylor with a new TOMS buddy' and the pre-TOMS feet. Nice shots.
I love it!!! This pics is amazing!!! Taylor doing Capoeira ( Culture Brazilian too) is so cute!
Thank you so much for your amazing pictures. Your ability to capture the hopeful feeling that seems to be in the air is really captivating. The way you are taking the pictures is really telling a story in itself!
Again, thank you, and thank Hanson. What an amazing group of guys to have done all they have done, and then for you to decide, at the last moment, that the cause they fight for is worthy enough for you to take the flight over Africa!
I can't wait for your next blog;)
Ashley F.
y did an amazing job capturing the emotion, the smiles are real, the happiness is raw. im impressed. :]
great job and thanksfor not only sharing, but being a part of their lives like this!
Gosh, Hanson is incredibly amazing! I LOVE LOVE LOVE how generous and caring they are. They truly are the most down to earth men there are. They are real, and amazing. Thank you for sharing these fantastic pictures. They brightened my day!
looking at your photos was the highlight of my day. kudos to you for capturing the joy on all of those little faces.
Yesterday, I wrote a huge comment on these pictures but... It didn't go through. Something with the comment system I guess. Anyway, I love your pictures and putting them together with the stories at TOMS' shoe drop blog they become even more overwhelming.
And, with that said, I need to ask your authorization to use a few of those pictures on a layout for a website I'm putting together for a charity project I'm working on. Hopefully it's just temporary but still, I felt the obligation to ask you first. Just because it's online it doesn't mean I have to take them without your permission.
If you want to know more about the project, email me at bibianacmps@gmail.com. I know you must be busy there, but it might be a good thing to pass on to the people you're working with at the moment! :)
Thank you, Bryan. Thank you so much for doing such great work!
All the love,
Biba
It´s great to see their smiles. They look so happy:-) Thanks for your photos
what a beautifull pictures! i`m from Argentina and hanson fan too! and see this pictures... the kids, is amazing!!! sorry for my english! Lucila :)
These pictures caputre everything you guys are trying to accomplish. You're photography is simply beautiful.
It's amazing how something as simple as a pair of shoes can make these kids happy.
From the bottom of my heart, Thank you.
Katie
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