Alex Slattery
When I went to Tijuana to photograph Project Concern International’s work, I knew little about the programs there. On arrival in these poor neighborhoods, I met some of the most compassionate people I have ever come across.
I met local promatoras, or health workers, who volunteer in different communities by providing physical check-ups to children, giving vaccinations, and administering Tuberculosis medicine to patients everyday. These women travel far distances without a car or pay to do make sure people receive health care. I also met a couple who opened their home to administer vaccinations and medicine to patients that otherwise could not afford it.
There can be no other gesture of kindness greater than opening up your own home to improve the health and quality of life for others. I was amazed at how little these people had and how much they gave in return. It is important that we raise the quality of living and health for our neighbors (Tijuana) because ultimately it affects us all.
I’m glad I could assist this organization by visually capturing the amazing work Project Concern International is doing in these areas – it is truly making a difference and it showed on the faces of the children, mothers and community members who were there.
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