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Project Life Caretakers: Meet Maria Luisa

Project Life Caretakers: Meet Maria Luisa

In 2018, I returned to Mozambique with Children’s Relief International to focus on documenting stories from the Project Life caretakers. We interviewed the caretakers in Project Life as well as shadowed them to document and photograph the work they do in the community.

When we returned stateside, we crafted individual profiles of each of the caretakers. We also created a web platform that showcased one story and provided a call to action to sponsor a caretaker.

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Refugee Non-Profits in Dallas, TX
Non-Profits, Storytelling, Photography Ashley Trail Non-Profits, Storytelling, Photography Ashley Trail

Refugee Non-Profits in Dallas, TX

For the last several years, I have had the privilege of working with several local non-profits in the DFW metroplex that help refugees assimilate into the culture. Their services included everything from reading circles, providing community events, and English lessons, and working alongside caseworkers to get legal documentation finalized.

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Fundraising: Global Water Program
Fundraising, Storytelling, Photography Ashley Trail Fundraising, Storytelling, Photography Ashley Trail

Fundraising: Global Water Program

In 2016, I worked with Children’s Relief International to develop the Global Water Program. Our goal was to raise $100,000 to expand the program and build wells not only in Africa, but Haiti as well. We worked with the Global Water Program Developer to establish branding, create a social media strategy, email strategy and web platform. We paired our communication strategy with the story of Monte Siluvo and how their well has impacted the families in their community. We also showcased this story locally through a partnership with a local tea shop and an event at a local Crossfit gym.

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Fundraising: Shalem Christian Academy
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Fundraising: Shalem Christian Academy

The walls began to crumble for Cing when her father died of cancer. A short time later her mother left to find better work in another village. Cing has not heard from her since. When she is not caring for her grandmother and younger siblings she tries to learn something, anything, in her overcrowded 6th-grade classroom. Between the noise and hunger pains, even her best attempts fall short.

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OurCalling Photojournalism Article
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OurCalling Photojournalism Article

“If the church does not go, they will always be lost and never be found.”- Wayne Walker, Executive CEO at OurCalling

No matter the circumstances, hope can tear down the barriers and offer some rest. OurCalling drives out to meet, serve, and invite these men and women to the facility for food, water, Bible study, and a visit to the warehouse. It is not so much about getting them off the streets, as it is about the restoration business—restoring lives, bringing hope, and teaching life skills.

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Project Life Caretakers: Meet Maria Verniz

Project Life Caretakers: Meet Maria Verniz

In 2018, Maria Verniz invited me into her home to document her story. I was sent to meet her to document stories of men and women serving as caretakers in a program called Project Life. All of the caretakers in Project Life are sponsored and supported by families in America.

When we returned stateside, we crafted individual profiles on each of the caretakers. We also created a web platform that showcased one story and provided a call to action to sponsor a caretaker.

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