About Rosie:
Rosie is a first generation American, the daughter of Cambodian refugees from the Khmer Rouge genocide. She was raised in Connecticut and is currently based out of San Diego, California. Rosie is a freelance photographer with a focus on portraiture and photojournalism with an emphasis on cultural and heritage empowerment. Her recent project involved humanitarian work while capturing stories of the migrant crisis at the U.S./ Mexico border. The many parallels between what her family survived and what many of the refugees she met had endured, inspired her to develop a greater love for documentary photography and storytelling.
1. How will your storytelling make a difference in this context?
This assignment I am fundraising for is in the city of Chittor, in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. My intention with this project is to convey the message of empowering women, children, and families in rehabilitating for a chance at a fresh start in life.
Many of these children are in the process of undergoing schooling, and rehabilitation from child labor.
My goal for contributing to a campaign here is to highlight and showcase the hope and positivity that every person possesses, rather than only focusing on the traumas and hardships, which are still part of their stories- just not their entire stories.
2. How do you believe your photography can make a difference for them?
Being able to tell the stories of those that have endured hardships with gender inequality, social Justice and socio-economic factors is something that resonates highly with me. Having the ability to spend time and really build relationships is a key component in what makes my photography speak to an audience and being able to relay an important cause through my lens a through my experience is what can make a difference that I strive for
3. What message would you like to send to your supporters?
I greatly appreciate all of the support that has been given to me that has inspired me to push myself further. Every single individual that has made an impression and given me the love, encouragement, opportunity, and drive has contributed immensely to my growth. Any donation and sharing of this fundraiser would be appreciated and I am grateful for your time and support.