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Dad. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_ln6s59cx_4mo85h_windowsBW.jpg Residence with markings from the 1992-1995 siege. Residence with markings from the 1992-1995 siege. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_ln6s59cx_calnxg_Bosnia_firstday-8156.jpg Sebilj Trg Square. Sebilj Trg Square. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_ln6s59cx_09flvq_Bosnia_soccer-8808.jpg Muslim graveyard at the top of Logavina Street. Muslim graveyard at the top of Logavina Street. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_ln6s59cx_99s445_marketvendorsBW.jpg “There are no jobs!” The tomato vendor (right) lamented. “There is no money!” “There are no jobs!” The tomato vendor (right) lamented. “There is no money!” https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_ln6s59cx_83o2u3_marketglassBW.jpg At the Markale Market, the site of a mortar explosion that killed dozens in 1994 is enshrined under glass. At the Markale Market, the site of a mortar explosion that killed dozens in 1994 is enshrined under glass. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_ln6s59cx_1qos4g_SarajevorosesBW.jpg Gaping potholes had, at one time years ago, been filled with red wax by a relief organization and subsequently called Sarajevo's Roses. Gaping potholes had, at one time years ago, been filled with red wax by a relief organization and subsequently called Sarajevo's Roses. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_ln6s59cx_wv5dtc_aptbldgBW.jpg New and old construction in Sarajevo. New and old construction in Sarajevo. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_ln6s59cx_lpzrrf_Bosnia_brewery-8506_2.jpg The Sarajevska Pivara brewery (back right corner), at one time, was the only source of water for besieged Sarajevans during the 1992-1995 war. It, too, was bombed. The Sarajevska Pivara brewery (back right corner), at one time, was the only source of water for besieged Sarajevans during the 1992-1995 war. It, too, was bombed. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_ln6s59cx_aqm3dg_Bosnia_blonde-8402.jpg Sarajevans along the Ferhedija, the main pedestrian street in the Old Town. The women here are not exactly shrinking violets, given the copious amounts of lip gloss, rouge, mascara and eyeshadow they pile on. Various journalists have written that during the siege of Sarajevo, women continued to wear makeup as they went to the market, in part as an act of defiance against the abnormalcy of war, and, in part, because of the importance they place on their appearance. Once supplies dried up, they resorted to creating their makeup from crude homemade supplies. Nowadays a forest of black spikes surround the eyes of Sarajevo's young women to complement their hot pink lipstick. Sarajevans along the Ferhedija, the main pedestrian street in the Old Town. The women here are not exactly shrinking violets, given the copious amounts of lip gloss, rouge, mascara and eyeshadow they pile on. Various journalists have written that during the siege of Sarajevo, women continued to wear makeup as they went to the market, in part as an act of defiance against the abnormalcy of war, and, in part, because of the importance they place on their appearance. Once supplies dried up, they resorted to creating their makeup from crude homemade supplies. Nowadays a forest of black spikes surround the eyes of Sarajevo's young women to complement their hot pink lipstick. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_ln6s59cx_rvv9e8_crutchBW.jpg At night in the Bascarsija. The impacts of the 1992-1995 war are evident both in the bullet-riddled building facades as well as among the population. At night in the Bascarsija. The impacts of the 1992-1995 war are evident both in the bullet-riddled building facades as well as among the population. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_ln6s59cx_9mmj18_Bosnia_sweeping-8614.jpg Kazandziluk street, where mortar shells and bullets that have been repurposed into vases and pens are sold. Kazandziluk street, where mortar shells and bullets that have been repurposed into vases and pens are sold. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_ln6s59cx_tahems_icecreamBW.jpg Sarajevans along the Ferhadija, the main pedestrian street in the Old Town. Sarajevans along the Ferhadija, the main pedestrian street in the Old Town. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_ln6s59cx_kfualr_2dressesnightBW.jpg Sarajevans out at night. Sarajevo is boisterous and does not go to bed early. My hotel was centrally located in the old part of town and I was lulled to sleep by the thumping of Europop as young people crowded the cafes long past midnight, ebullient cheers emanating from clubs where big TV screens showing the Eurocup finals lit up the night. Sarajevans out at night. Sarajevo is boisterous and does not go to bed early. My hotel was centrally located in the old part of town and I was lulled to sleep by the thumping of Europop as young people crowded the cafes long past midnight, ebullient cheers emanating from clubs where big TV screens showing the Eurocup finals lit up the night. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_ln6s59cx_rozk8a_dezvaBW.jpg Dezva for drinking coffee in Bosnia. Dezva for drinking coffee in Bosnia. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_ln6s59cx_m4l1qw_Bosnia_moricahan-9145.jpg At Morica Han, a popular cafe. 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Faith's dream is to study both biochemistry and French. She took up drama in secondary school to practice her French. “My favorite role was playing the part of a grandfather in a play about post-election violence in Kenya and how Kenyans suffered. I had a walking stick and wore big trousers and a big, ugly shirt.” She laughed. So, then, why biochemistry? “Because in our communities, medicine is not well distributed and there is a growing shortage. 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Participants in Young Life Capernaum share a moment during one Saturday "club." https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_fm2prejk_mpvyuc_YL_gameroom1-3782.jpg At camp, this young women has just beaten her opponent at a game of table hockey. At camp, this young women has just beaten her opponent at a game of table hockey. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_fm2prejk_u1zli7_YL_stage-4158.jpg Campers on stage for a music trivia game. For every missed guess, the leaders had to stuff another piece of candy into their mouths. Campers on stage for a music trivia game. For every missed guess, the leaders had to stuff another piece of candy into their mouths. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_fm2prejk_dlle2i_YL_danceparty1-1199.jpg Dance party during one Saturday's club. Dance party during one Saturday's club. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_fm2prejk_a5r8u2_YL_danceparty3-4003.jpg Outdoor dance party. Outdoor dance party. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_fm2prejk_j549fg_YL_pool-5434.jpg Two leaders assist a camper during the water relay race. Two leaders assist a camper during the water relay race. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_fm2prejk_mfn589_YL_foodfight-4569.jpg A camper attempts to catch a grape in his mouth as food flies across the table. A camper attempts to catch a grape in his mouth as food flies across the table. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_fm2prejk_s3cn30_YL_aaron-5852.jpg After games, during one Saturday "club." After games, during one Saturday "club." https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_fm2prejk_geghq2_YL_changes-0660.jpg At Young Life's annual fundraising dinner in Washington D.C. This participant proudly shares with the audience how her life has changed. At Young Life's annual fundraising dinner in Washington D.C. This participant proudly shares with the audience how her life has changed. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_fm2prejk_qucfjm_YL_chasingJacquann-1245.jpg Dance party during one Saturday's club. Dance party during one Saturday's club. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_fm2prejk_o27y1z_YL_jokingaround-1158.jpg Two participants banter (and occasionally flirt) during club. Two participants banter (and occasionally flirt) during club. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_fm2prejk_xlmq82_YL_poolparty-5476.jpg The swimming pool at Young Life Capernaum camp. The swimming pool at Young Life Capernaum camp. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_fm2prejk_7g8ng1_YL_zipline2-4696.jpg Coming down the zipline: Camp "buddies" were on hand to lift her out of the water and place her back in her wheelchair. Coming down the zipline: Camp "buddies" were on hand to lift her out of the water and place her back in her wheelchair. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_fm2prejk_5k0i5w_YL_jabrilsoftfocus-4141.jpg A camper listens while others sing during a camp-wide gathering. A camper listens while others sing during a camp-wide gathering. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_fm2prejk_7v80mf_YL_pieface-1056.jpg Game night, where "Pie your Leader in the Face" is a yearly favorite. Game night, where "Pie your Leader in the Face" is a yearly favorite. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_fm2prejk_kmsdnn_YL_001-4221.jpg A camper and her leaders during "cabin time," which is set aside for discussion and contemplation. A camper and her leaders during "cabin time," which is set aside for discussion and contemplation. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_fm2prejk_qnt7ei_YL_balancing1-5115.jpg Scores of campers and leaders are standing on a wooden balancing beam during game night. As everyone shifts their weight to one side, the beam slams up or down. Scores of campers and leaders are standing on a wooden balancing beam during game night. As everyone shifts their weight to one side, the beam slams up or down. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_fm2prejk_2ts60v_YL_up-5076.jpg Game night. Game night. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_fm2prejk_56iqjw_YL_danceparty2-.jpg Game night, where another dance party has just ensued. Game night, where another dance party has just ensued. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_fm2prejk_dhw24k_YL_chairrunner-4541.jpg A Special Place | vraduphotography.com View A Special Place by vraduphotography.com. https://vraduphotography.com/san-joaquin's-thirst monthly 0.8 https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_ysat0eik_gn3j94_orangegrove2-8346.jpg A typical orange grove in the Central Valley. Water is disbursed to trees from various pumps situated inside the grove via piping that runs along the ground. The water used to irrigate crops comes from the Sierra Nevada mountains, whereas groundwater which is contaminated by decades of fertilizer and pesticide use and nitrate runoff from dairies, is the source of local drinking water. A typical orange grove in the Central Valley. Water is disbursed to trees from various pumps situated inside the grove via piping that runs along the ground. The water used to irrigate crops comes from the Sierra Nevada mountains, whereas groundwater which is contaminated by decades of fertilizer and pesticide use and nitrate runoff from dairies, is the source of local drinking water. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_ysat0eik_mmxgzm_peachgroveshadow3-6001.jpg A fruit orchard lies dormant after the harvest. The Central Valley produces much of the fruit, vegetables and nuts that we eat domestically and export, including peaches, apricots, grapes, walnuts, olives and pomegranates. A fruit orchard lies dormant after the harvest. The Central Valley produces much of the fruit, vegetables and nuts that we eat domestically and export, including peaches, apricots, grapes, walnuts, olives and pomegranates. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_ysat0eik_s6u88s_valerianawatercolor-8735.jpg Valeriana, a local community organizer in her home in Tooleville, where the drinking water is not safe for human consumption. Valeriana, a local community organizer in her home in Tooleville, where the drinking water is not safe for human consumption. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_ysat0eik_eqnagm_cropwaterbirds-8272.jpg A reservoir, intended only for crop irrigation, winds its way through fruit groves. The pristine water is sourced from the Sierra Nevada mountains. Such water is not accessible to local communities for drinking water. A reservoir, intended only for crop irrigation, winds its way through fruit groves. The pristine water is sourced from the Sierra Nevada mountains. Such water is not accessible to local communities for drinking water. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_ysat0eik_fpr1c3_dirtypipefield8214a.jpg In Seville, a community of a few hundred people in the Central Valley, this pipe delivers drinking water to local residents. Though Seville's water tank was just retrofitted, some of the local piping that runs through the town is decrepit and exposed to the elements. In Seville, a community of a few hundred people in the Central Valley, this pipe delivers drinking water to local residents. Though Seville's water tank was just retrofitted, some of the local piping that runs through the town is decrepit and exposed to the elements. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_ysat0eik_w4elxf_bigpiperusted3-9062.jpg A corroded pipe, one of many commonly found in community drinking water systems throughout the Central Valley. A corroded pipe, one of many commonly found in community drinking water systems throughout the Central Valley. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_ysat0eik_i2862b_becky-8238.jpg Becky Quintana, a grassroots organizer, has been advocating for clean water for many years, starting in her hometown of Seville. Becky Quintana, a grassroots organizer, has been advocating for clean water for many years, starting in her hometown of Seville. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_ysat0eik_m9y7fg_attorneypresenting2-8601.jpg Over the past few years, the Community Water Center has organized local residents to raise awareness on the health impacts of drinking water and to advocate at a state and local level for change. As one outgrowth of CWC's engagement, residents have begun to focus on other issues affecting them by further organizing and tapping into resources that could bring about greater awareness and changes. In recent years, residents of Cutler-Orosi (towns in the Central Valley where many immigrant farm workers live) have come together under the group "Vecinos Unidos," or Neighbors United, and meet regularly in public spaces. On the evening when I visited, a local attorney presented on and answered questions regarding immigration policies, no small issue in the San Joaquin Valley. Over the past few years, the Community Water Center has organized local residents to raise awareness on the health impacts of drinking water and to advocate at a state and local level for change. As one outgrowth of CWC's engagement, residents have begun to focus on other issues affecting them by further organizing and tapping into resources that could bring about greater awareness and changes. In recent years, residents of Cutler-Orosi (towns in the Central Valley where many immigrant farm workers live) have come together under the group "Vecinos Unidos," or Neighbors United, and meet regularly in public spaces. On the evening when I visited, a local attorney presented on and answered questions regarding immigration policies, no small issue in the San Joaquin Valley. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_ysat0eik_azpha2_quevedo1-8543.jpg Jesus Quevedo, an activist who has deep roots to his community, looks on during a community gathering. He is one of many who have spoken out against contamination of local drinking water. Jesus Quevedo, an activist who has deep roots to his community, looks on during a community gathering. He is one of many who have spoken out against contamination of local drinking water. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_ysat0eik_bhomlf_orange3color.jpg Orange covered in kaolin clay, a type of pesticide, which is deemed innocuous by many in the industry when compared to other pesticides that are not as visible. The clay, applied generously to the crops, to the point where they look like they have been doused in white paint, is intended to shield crops from sunburn. I took this photo to illustrate the inputs to our food and how these inputs may have wider environmental impacts. Most of us, especially we who live in urban surroundings, are often not aware of how our food is grown and are not well equipped to understand the broader impacts of our food options. As many fertilizers and pesticides are not visible, this photo is also intended to show what our food would look like, still connected to the vine, if we could see all chemicals and substances applied to it. Orange covered in kaolin clay, a type of pesticide, which is deemed innocuous by many in the industry when compared to other pesticides that are not as visible. The clay, applied generously to the crops, to the point where they look like they have been doused in white paint, is intended to shield crops from sunburn. I took this photo to illustrate the inputs to our food and how these inputs may have wider environmental impacts. Most of us, especially we who live in urban surroundings, are often not aware of how our food is grown and are not well equipped to understand the broader impacts of our food options. As many fertilizers and pesticides are not visible, this photo is also intended to show what our food would look like, still connected to the vine, if we could see all chemicals and substances applied to it.