Hello everyone. After 2 days worth of traveling, we finally made it to Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. We just finished our first day of shooting footage for a project that we are doing for Thirst Relief. We worked hard all day under the golden African sun. We were all blown away by how Thirst Relief’s involvement with local projects are helping them provide clean drinking water, creating jobs, and a healthy environment. It has only been day 1 and we have captured so much footage & photos that it will take us some time to get them all sorted out. But we are excited about their vision and where they are going with this.
Here’s a video of us on our first night in Dar es Salaam greeting everyone:
Greetings from Tanzania! from Kenny Kim on Vimeo.
We got to meet and greet all the workers at the Thirst Relief Workshop
Each of these bio sand filters weigh about 300lbs
Water is a necessary resource in life we often take for granted
Bob interacting with workers trying to find out more about constructing one of these filters
My lunch! It actually was delicious 
Tomorrow we are off to various locations including local orphanage, market and more. So far everyone is doing well. We are all getting blessed. It’s late here. Time for bed. Good night!
Facebook comments:
God is working through you guys big time! I’m so proud of you all. And my heart is grateful to Jim Davis-Hicks and his organization for creating these water filters to help those in need. There is so much work to be done in Africa. I hope to get back there soon! Travel safe. I miss you all…. give my Bob a big hug. He is missed deeply. xoxoxox ~ Dawn
So proud of you guys….turning your lenses to africa, you all totally rock can’t wait to see the finished product….
great shots! praying that God opens your hearts wide to see His work over there!
BEAUTIFUL post!!! I didn’t want it to end and didn’t even realize this was going on. So blessed going through these images Kenny. Looking forward to more.
I am so moved by what Thirst Relief is doing. So wish I could be there with you all documenting the needs and the incredible ways this organization is making a difference. Powerful images KK- I know this is only the beginning of what is to come. I echo Dawn– so proud of you guys!! HUGS.
Looking at your pictures and seeing images of tools and filters brought to mind a poem I heard a long time ago about tools and how we can use them to make a difference. In your case Kenny and also Bob, Jim and Anton, your camera is your tool and you are making a difference by how you are putting it to use in Africa. Also, the images of the the gentleman holding a simple tool in his hand to assemble the filters is making a difference to thousands of people who will now have clean water.
The poem goes like this:
Isn’t it strange
That princes and Kings,
And clowns that caper
In sawdust rings,
And common people like you and me
Are builders for eternity?
Each is given a bag of tools,
a shapless mass,
a book of rules;
And each must make-
Ere life is flown-
A stumbling block
Or a stepping stone
You guys are like stepping stones to ensure a future of clean water for these beautiful people and for generations to come.
It is a beautiful thing when talent, kindness and compassion come together to make a real difference in the world.
Amazing!
~ Sharon
Thank you everyone for your amazing comments. We are all humbled and feel privileged to be here!
Thanks for posting the pics! I love seeing what you guys are doing and the ways you’re giving back with your talents. Looking forward to seeing and hearing more…
Thanks Todd. It’s encouraging 2 know that others are following us and supporting us as well. Take care!
Fantastc Kenny, it looks like you guys are having a great time and doing great work. Keep it up!
Unadulterated words, some truthful words man. You made my day!
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