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<\/a>Afghan Girl by Sharbat Gula<\/p><\/div>\n
Some amazing photographs have appeared on the cover of National Geographic Magazine. One of the most enduring is Steve McCurry\u2019s Afghan Girl.<\/em> Shot in 1985, the iconic image brought a face to the conflict in Afghanistan. The girl, Sharbat Gula, wears a vulnerable and terrified expression on her face. Anyone who views the photograph can\u2019t help but look in her eyes and wonder, \u201cWhat is her story and how could I have helped?\u201d<\/p>\n That\u2019s the power of documentary photography. It brings issues to light and can often be a call to action. Afghan Girl<\/em> still inspires people to try to make the world a better place. Inspired by Gula, National Geographic established the Afghan Children\u2019s Fund, which has raised over $1 million since 2002. It aims to give children in Afghanistan an education and provide aide to refugee children who reside in Pakistan.<\/p>\n The profound impact of the photo raises the question: What would the world be like if McCurry hadn\u2019t had the opportunity to take the picture? What if his interest in photography hadn\u2019t been nurtured through an education at Penn State and his opportunity to work for The Daily Collegian?<\/em> Not everybody has the means to pursue their dreams.<\/p>\n Photo courtesy of Lynn Hoffman-Brouse<\/p><\/div>\n This fact is not lost on Lynn Hoffman-Brouse, a former adjunct professor at Salt Lake Community College (SLCC). She says that during much of her career she had the freedom to work on any project that inspired her. As she taught at SLCC, Hoffman-Brouse began to notice that many students were interested in documentary stills but it wasn\u2019t financially feasible for them to devote time to honing their craft.<\/p>\n In May 2012, she created TheDocumentaryProjectFund (DPF) for people looking, \u201cto use art in a way to hopefully create change.\u201d The organization hopes to be a springboard for aspiring photographers who aim to use their skills to improve communities.<\/p>\n On November 9, DPF is hosting a fundraiser at the Art Barn from 6-9pm. It will be a silent auction with drinks and appetizers and the organization\u2019s formal introduction to the community. One hundred percent of the proceeds will go toward project support. The ultimate goal, says Hoffman-Brouse, is to raise funds to give two awards to emerging artists.<\/p>\n The organization is also accepting a call for entries from November 15-December 15. The opportunity includes funding as well as mentorship. \u201cI really want to encourage young, emerging photographers who want to do this,\u201d says Hoffman-Brouse. More information can be found on their website<\/a> or you can email the organization at info@thedocumentaryprojectfund.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Some amazing photographs have appeared on the cover of National Geographic Magazine. One of the most enduring is Steve McCurry\u2019s Afghan Girl. Shot in 1985, the iconic image brought a face to the conflict in Afghanistan. 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