Robin Wyatt Vision serves humanitarian and development organisations all around the world by helping them tell compelling visual stories. These stories show the impact of their work and how they change lives for the better.
A powerful visual story is a really effective means of encouraging donors to give their support by funding projects.
The company sources talented photographers from developing world countries who are based 'locally' to charities' projects,
in order to save them money in engaging them.
Each time a new photographer joins the team, I profile him or her and a selection of his or her images
for the Robin Wyatt Vision website.
Testimonial from Robin Wyatt:
“Amy's work is always first class. As a service provider, she is prompt, courteous and thorough.
Her writing is detailed, yet very readable.
She leaves no stone unturned, and when it comes to spelling, punctuation and grammar, her documents are always error-free.
Amy is a joy to work with. Try her!”
Below are two samples of work I have produced for the website:
1. A photographer profile:
Joseph Moura - Democratic Republic of the Congo
2. A blog post about a photographer's assignment:
A powerful visual story is a really effective means of encouraging donors to give their support by funding projects.
The company sources talented photographers from developing world countries who are based 'locally' to charities' projects,
in order to save them money in engaging them.
Each time a new photographer joins the team, I profile him or her and a selection of his or her images
for the Robin Wyatt Vision website.
Testimonial from Robin Wyatt:
“Amy's work is always first class. As a service provider, she is prompt, courteous and thorough.
Her writing is detailed, yet very readable.
She leaves no stone unturned, and when it comes to spelling, punctuation and grammar, her documents are always error-free.
Amy is a joy to work with. Try her!”
Below are two samples of work I have produced for the website:
1. A photographer profile:
Joseph Moura - Democratic Republic of the Congo
2. A blog post about a photographer's assignment:
Kevin Ouma – World Renew Uganda
This was my first time venturing into the remote rural areas of Uganda, and it was nothing but a positive experience. Christina, the Director for Visual Communication for World Renew, impressed me by involving me in the creative thinking process and showing confidence in my work. The team at World Renew Uganda made my three day trip extremely easy and enjoyable.
In photography and videography, context is the most important aspect. I aim to show the situation exactly as it is: times may be tough for these people, but their lives still continue. Giving people dignity is paramount, because they are always doing the best they can in their circumstances.
Peter
Of the people I met in Uganda, it was Peter I connected with the most. I could tell he really appreciated that we had come all that way to get know him, and the excitement in the village was tangible.
Peter used to have multiple sexual partners, but the PAG (Pentecostal Assemblies of God) programs helped him and other men in the village with its ‘accountability meetings’, to encourage faithfulness in marriage.
His relationship with his wife Josephine gave me a feeling of something fresh and new, as they were affectionate with each other in public: not usual for African couples. He even showed an incredible gesture of respect to his wife, by allowing her to collect his boat race award for him.
Catherine
Catherine was a joy to shoot: she was truly a hero among her people, coming together in happiness and support with her friends in the PAG women’s group. Catherine was previously described to me as ‘promiscuous’ and ‘reckless’, as she had multiple sexual partners: what I had in mind was someone unkempt and unclean.
Well, this taught me to never go in with any expectations: what I actually found was a clean, well-organised woman and a loving, cheerful mother. Her family is happy and healthy, and their food is plentiful. This reminded me that everyone has good in them, and with support, can turn their lives around.
Catherine’s relationship with her husband David, a health champion, was a delight to behold: David involves her in all decision-making, and fully supports and respects her. This speaks of the clear transformation of both of them.
Florence
Meeting Florence was a different story. When I saw her age: 39, I was shocked! She looks so much older, and a wave of sympathy came over me as I realised how hard life must have been on her. I didn’t appreciate her husband Dominic much: as a teacher I thought he should be doing better to support her.
Florence joined the literacy program and learned to read and write. It struck me that education is definitely empowerment. I saw how she, as well as many other women, would not be able to read instructions on medication, check she was given the right change in shops, and could be taken advantage of in many other ways.
It was a sad story for me, because I could see her lack of power. The literacy program would certainly change this, as she can begin doing things for herself. This would make it easier for Dominic to support her, have different conversations with her and make decisions together.
Christopher
For me, Christopher’s story was nothing but positive! A clean, intelligent man, he stands tall and straight and looks you in the eye. He commands respect from everyone he meets, but is also very easy going, open to new ideas, and his family love being around him.
Christopher is extremely hard working, and knows the value of education. His wife was away at the time on an educational training program, while he stayed behind at the farm. The conservation and agricultural program taught him the best way to grow his crops on his 3 acres of land. His only regret is that he didn’t know how to farm better earlier, as he now has to re-organise everything!
TLT Graduation
The lines of proud men and women in their gowns and caps at the Timothy Leadership Training graduation showed me that a change is coming, and gave me an overwhelming feeling of hope for the future. These graduates could now go back to their communities and bring messages of God and good-living to their congregations and classes.
Graduating in Kaberamaido was a huge deal for them, as before their only access to higher education was Kampala. Looking at them, I could see how their self-confidence had soared, and their families watching glowed with pride.
This ceremony marked a new beginning of community leaders actively caring about their ‘flock’ and steering them in the right direction. Everyone can now embrace new ideas and change their lives for the better.
World Renew
I can see that World Renew fit their programs to fill a need in the community. There is no top-down approach: everyone works together and can be as involved as they want. Seeing the smiling faces of real people whose lives have been improved through these programs will encourage more people to support the efforts of World Renew, in an area of Uganda that has been neglected for a long time.