My friend and co-worker Jim has me listed on his top five blogs he could not live without if he were on a desert island. I suspect Jim is just being nice, which is his tendency, but just in case he really does read my blog I have no desire to let him down.

Margaret Mead once said “Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has.” These words resonate strongly with me and I am always on the lookout for people who prove it to be true. Well, I just saw a great post on WorldChanging.com, one of my top desert island blogs.

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The “Kids” of Kids With Cameras

Zana Briski and Kids With Cameras is a great example of a small group of people making a big difference. Zana has brought photography to the children of prostitutes in Calcutta’s red light district. This seemingly small act has empowered these children in a way they have never experienced.

Out of Kids With Camera has come Born Into Brothels a film about the groups work in Calcutta. Zana is now working on establishing a residential facility for the kids in Calcutta and others like them all over the world that combines the arts and photography with education, sports and leadership training.

What an amazing thing this is. Go check it out. The kids pictures are beautiful (and for sale, I am thinking of buying the the book) and the website is nice too. Can’t wait to see the film.