I took this picture on my first trip to the Dominican Republic in 2010. I took this picture of the hands of one of the Haitian workers in the sugarcane fields. These men spend all day, from 6am to 6pm cutting, and loading sugar cane to go to the refineries. They make just pennies an hour.
I'll be taking students back again this February, for their third world experience. This will be my fourth trip, its a full year commitment and a lot of work. When I see what the kids gets out of this experience I know its worth it.
13 comments:
Great picture showing hands that do an honest days work. shame the renumeration doesn't match the hard work.
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Great picture.
What a clever picture! I feel sad when I have a few paper cuts... I just wish his pay could reflect his hard work
Dani! What a deep, thought provoking picture. I have told you before, but I will say it again, God bless you for making the trips.
I love this picture! It really tells a story. :)
Great pic!
The simplicity of this photo is what is so touching.
I know you do good work when you are there!
Dani, there is a whole story in that one picture. Fantastic choice.
Wonderful picture :)
How rewarding this must be~~ I love the photo...So simple, yet speaks volumes....Thanks for what you do!! Faye
as much as i admire a pair of working hands, i hate thinking of the reality these people face everyday. :(
Perfect pic
Makes you think, that is a great picture.
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