Tag Archives: development

Changing lives through CSR – Visual storytelling for GSMA Mobile for Development

Posted on 31 January, 2013 by Robin Wyatt

In December 2012, I had the pleasure of travelling on assignment to two rural parts of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh for Mobile for Development, a corporate social responsibility (CSR) / not-for-profit initiative of the GSM Association (GSMA). My …

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Climate change and the image I accidentally loved

Posted on 27 August, 2012 by Robin Wyatt

When I first saw this photograph while reading The Guardian over breakfast, I thought “wow, how beautiful”. The landscape seemed ethereal and mysterious. The darker patches of water give the image perspective. They lead the eye of the viewer towards …

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Saving lives and building HOPE for Delhi’s mothers and children

Posted on 16 August, 2012 by Robin Wyatt

This is Poonam, a beneficiary of HOPE foundation’s Sanjha Pahel initiative in Delhi and one of the success stories of their maternal and child health work.

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Bringing HOPE to the children of rural Karnataka

Posted on 16 August, 2012 by Robin Wyatt

These small children in rural India are ready and waiting to learn. See how Robin Wyatt Vision helped HOPE foundation reach out to donors for support in building the school buildings they need on this plot of land.

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‘Visual Peacemaking’ by Camille Bromley

Posted on 28 June, 2012 by Robin Wyatt

Regular readers of these pages will recall that a couple of months ago, journalist Camille Bromley interviewed me on being a humanitarian and CSR photographer. On 18th June, the first of two resulting pieces was published by Catalysta. You’ll find the article …

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The story behind the image

Posted on 27 June, 2012 by Robin Wyatt

Journalist Camille Bromley recently contacted me again (see my earlier interview with her), as she was interested in learning the story behind the scenes one of my images. Which image was up to me. She just wanted to know a little …

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Serving the garment industry as a CSR photographer

Posted on 25 April, 2012 by Robin Wyatt

As a CSR photographer with an ethically-driven conscience, I need to do careful research before approaching potential clients. Of late, significant interest in my work has come from the garment industry. Mention this sector to anyone with an interest in …

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Being a humanitarian and CSR photographer: an interview

Posted on 22 April, 2012 by Robin Wyatt

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Camille Bromley for an article she’s researching on humanitarian and CSR photographers. She’s kindly given me permission to reproduce my answers in full here.   1. How would you describe exactly what …

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November Moments and upcoming mentoring service

Posted on 20 December, 2011 by Robin Wyatt

  After a busy few weeks in the field, followed by a four-flight hop (or, rather, series of hops) from Dakar in Senegal to Bangalore in India, I’m writing to share my Moments of November with you. As you’re surely …

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Two new photo essays on climate change adaptation

Posted on 25 November, 2011 by Robin Wyatt

  Greetings! I’m writing to let you know that I recently completed two photo essays on work commissioned by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) on climate change adaptation in Kenya. You can click on the two images …

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Climate Change in the Nyando Basin – The Problem (IIED)

Posted on 21 November, 2011 by Robin Wyatt

Meet the people of Wakesi and Oyola, who are coping with increasingly irregular and intense climate events, both flooding and droughts.

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Adapting to Climate Change in the Nyando Basin (IIED)

Posted on 21 November, 2011 by Robin Wyatt

See how donor agencies and NGOs are helping the people of Wakesi and Oyola sow the seeds of hope in the face of climate change.

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Humanitarian Photography Update and my ‘Moments’ of October

Posted on 8 November, 2011 by Robin Wyatt

  I’m writing to you from Dakar, capital of the West African nation of Senegal (which you can see pinpointed on the little map to the right). It’s the holiday of Tabaski (known elsewhere in the Muslim world as Eid …

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Youth Empowerment in Kenya’s Rift Valley

Posted on 8 November, 2011 by Robin Wyatt

Empowering young people to engage themselves productively within their communities.

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Livelihoods Recovery Following Post-Elections Violence (UNDP)

Posted on 1 November, 2011 by Robin Wyatt

Helping internally displaced persons (IDPs) get back on their feet in Kenya.

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Dadaab’s Christians

Posted on 17 October, 2011 by Robin Wyatt

  In my last journal entry, I mentioned that I would soon be sharing images from Dadaab, the world’s largest refugee camp. Well, that’s what I’m doing today. My work there was not focused on what you will have been …

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Dadaab’s Christians

Posted on 15 October, 2011 by Robin Wyatt

Meet Dadaab’s little-known minority. Learn how their faith helps them build hope amidst the challenges of the world’s largest refugee camp.

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All my ‘Moments’ from September 2011

Posted on 8 October, 2011 by Robin Wyatt

  As regular viewers of my Facebook page will have no doubt noticed, I’ve been playing catch up during the last two to three weeks. Ever loyal to my ‘fans’, I’m making sure that all the daily ‘moments’ I’ve been …

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Building Hope in the Face of Drought (Sheepfold Ministries)

Posted on 5 October, 2011 by Robin Wyatt

  I’ve been in Kenya for about three weeks now, and after surfacing from some intense work in rather remote parts of the country, I’m ready to share some of the fruits of my endeavours. I have had the privilege …

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Building Hope in the Face of Drought (Sheepfold Ministries)

Posted on 5 October, 2011 by Robin Wyatt

Saving lives and securing sustainable futures: The Sheepfold Ministries in North Eastern Kenya.

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