Imagine a group of photographers whose sole purpose is to document the heartbeat of their country. Each click of the shutter captures a moment in time, which joins a host of other moments to illustrate cities, villages, individuals, groups and more.
That is exactly what One Touch Liveis doing in Kenya. A group of photographers travel their country capturing beautiful photos that document what life is truly like there. While their photography is beautiful, their purpose is much greater – "to document and showcase the beauty of African people, cultures, wildlife and landscapes.”
Four photographers – Joe Makeni, Mutha Matheka, Kevin Ouma, Joe Were, Sebastian Wanzalla and Steven Kitoto – have partnered with World Vision Kenya to showcase what people in rural Kenya are doing to strive to be #hungerfree. Check out some of their amazing photos on Instagram below:
I was talking to a friend of mine recently about the #hungerfree project we covered for World Vision and he was particularly happy about how we chose to show triumph amid hardships. I don't think any of the images I took shows more triumph than this old lady. #WorldVision #WorldVisionKenya #Kenya #Africa A photo posted by JOe Makeni (@joemakeni) on
I had the pleasure of meeting Chepsekoi in West Pokot. She is such a bundle of fun and calmness all in one. She was slaying and being so cool in front of the camera. Her name, Chepsekoi means *she was born after the harvest* and we met her while visiting her family with @worldvision Kenya looking for stories to share with you on what people in Kenya are doing in the strive to be #hungerFree. #OnetouchLive x #WorldVision A photo posted by Mutua Matheka (@truthslinger) on
Land cruising with @joemakeni, @kevinouma & @stevekitots in Marigat (Baringo) looking for and covering stories of people working to make Kenya #hungerFree in partnership with @worldvision Kenya. I'll be posting some of the shots I got soon. It was kinda cool. #igKenya #OnetouchLive #WorldVision A photo posted by Mutua Matheka (@truthslinger) on
Throughout October and November, to celebrate World Food Day (October 16), we can take a small bite out of a big problem by celebrating our favourite foods with our favourite people - just by doubling up the cost of your meal to help end hunger. Your support will help fight hunger in Kenya, South Sudan and worldwide.