LIFE IN THE LONG SHADOW OF FACTORY FARMS
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Giorgio is a long-time resident of an area where he coexists with an intensive cow farm, a chicken farm, and a biogas plant. He always has to wear a mask when the odours infest the area. He suffers extreme nausea and loss of consciousness because of the exposure. Photo: Selene Magnolia Gatti
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The We Animals Photojournalism Fellowship has provided vital support to Senior Fellow Selene Magnolia Gatti in her project, Long Shadow, which examines the impact of intensive farming on the health and well-being of nearby communities. Selene's work, recently published in the Guardian, seeks to make industrial farming viscerally relevant to wider audiences.
Selene says that throughout this project, she made a lot of mistakes and learned a lot.
“My suggestion to animal photojournalists is to think outside the box, to constantly hear many sides of a story with curiosity. Understand the angles specific media have an interest in, and back up your reportage with well-researched, unbiased journalistic hooks. Most importantly, do not give up! ”
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(Left) A horse pulling a carriage trots along a city street. (Right) Chester, a former carriage horse rescued by the Jakarta Animal Aid Network, is cared for by a veterinarian. Photos: Resha Juhari / We Animals Media
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In Indonesia and across the globe, carriage horses endure significant hardships such as extreme neglect, inadequate living conditions, and gruelling work hours that their bodies aren’t built to sustain.
Photojournalist Resha Juhari documented their plight, along with the efforts of those striving to rescue these horses and reform the systems that allow their mistreatment.
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Join FIAPO CEO, Bharati Ramachandran and We Animals founder, Jo-Anne McArthur for a webinar on using photography to create powerful narratives for animal advocacy.
- In this 90-minute webinar, you will:
- Learn about the exciting new genre called animal photojournalism, and how it can be used in advocacy
- Understand how story development is crucial in bringing photographs to life
- Leave feeling inspired, moved, and energized!
Date: Friday, November 22 | Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM IST
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Senior pig resident Antonio naps in a bed of straw while Jo-Anne McArthur admires and rubs his ear at Woodstock Farm Sanctuary. Photo: Bridget Laudien / We Animals
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PHOTO OF THE MONTH: BIRD HELL
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A vendor at the Thanh Hoa Bird Market in Vietnam uses a torch to burn off the feathers of three dead storks. Photo: Aaron Gekoski / Asia for Animals Coalition / We Animals
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Photographer Aaron Gekoski visited the notorious Thanh Hoa bird market and said that the level of brutality was hard to witness. He points out that often, the story behind the photographs is as interesting as the images themselves.
“At one point during this assignment, our fixer turned around and ran towards us, screaming and pulling at his hair. He was pursued by a swarm of murder hornets, a notoriously aggressive animal. They followed us to the car and even continued stinging us as we locked ourselves inside. The pain was unreal. We drove ourselves, sweating and moaning, to the local hospital. The experience shook us, but the pain we experienced was negligible compared to what Vietnam’s animals go through.”
Our animal photojournalists are on the front lines, facing all manner of threats in order to get important images and underreported stories out into the world.
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ART AUCTION: "I LOST COUNT"
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Kathryn Boyd’s "I Lost Count", a 12x12 acrylic painting on canvas. Kathryn is donating 100% of the proceeds from her online auction to We Animals.
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Toronto artist Kathryn Boyd has created this beautiful, poignant painting highlighting the plight of farmed animals, and she's auctioning it off in support of We Animals. Thank you, Kathryn! Have we mentioned how much we love our community?
You can bid on I Lost Count via Instagram, Facebook or email until November 8th. Bidding is now up to $375 CAD. Don't miss your chance to own this amazing piece of original art.
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ICYMI: Fred, The Tap-Dancing Turkey
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Step into the captivating world of Fred Astaire, a lively tap-dancing turkey at Rancho Compasión, an animal sanctuary in California. Once destined for a Thanksgiving table, Fred now thrives, showcasing his vibrant personality and playful charm. This short documentary takes you inside the sanctuary, challenging perceptions and revealing the deep connections between humans and their feathered friends.
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