This September, charity: water is celebrating its birthday by bringing water to everyone in one country–Rwanda. The Rwandan people overcame the darkest time in their history, and together, rebuilt their nation. Now, they’re working to give clean water to everyone. Help charity: water raise $1.7 million to give clean water to every community in the [...]
On April 7, 1994, the Rwandan genocide began, resulting in the deaths of between 800,000 and 1,000,000 men, women and children. During the 100 days of violence, Rwandan women were subjected to massive sexual violence, perpetrated by members of the infamous Hutu militia groups known as the Interahamwe. Among the survivors, those who are most [...]
Jonathan Torgovnik’s exhibit for his project Intended Consequences is now on view at the Aperture Gallery, through May 7. There will also be a panel discussion on Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at 6:30 (check the gallery’s website for more info). Torgovnik’s book, Intended Consequences: Rwandan Children Born of Rape will be released on April 7, [...]
Intended Consequences by Jonathan Torgovnik During the 1994 genocide, Rwandan women were subjected to massive sexual violence, perpetrated by members of the infamous Hutu militia groups known as the Interahamwe. Among the survivors, those who are most isolated are the women who have borne children as a result of being raped. Their families have rejected [...]
