Our Impact…

backpod — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:12:30 +0000

“Social media is critical to the development and promotion of service learning programs. Besides capturing experiences for recollection, social media has the potential to attract interest and ultimately, logistical and monetary support. It is important to see who is involved, what type of work they do, where volunteers would be working and why the work is important to the specific host community. Prior to joining the Global Brigades, I had never participated in a service-learning program abroad, and had rarely traveled outside of the U.S. Backpod greatly contributed to my decision because they were able to visually capture aspects of the trip that could not be depicted by text. Of course someone could make the claim that “the children were happy when the volunteers finished the project,” but being able to see the “happy children” embrace the volunteers has a much greater impact upon prospective supporters.” - Jimmy Taitano Camacho, Global Water Brigades Volunteer

2012 Design Contest Winner

backpod — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:49:24 +0000

We are pleased to announce Shana Butto as the winner of the 2012 design contest! Many thanks to the voters and artists who made the first Backpod merchandise contest a success! Check out more work done by Shay at her website:

http://www.artbyshay.com

ATTN: Designers, Artists, all around Creative folk – Backpod t-shirt Design Contest

backpod — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:23:55 +0000

Contact us at backpod@gmail.com with any questions! Sincerely, Backpod

It’s a new yea…

backpod — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:57:09 +0000

It’s a new year and things are happening with Backpod – Check back soon to hear about the exciting changes!

What are the ethics of photography when everyone is a photographer?

backpod — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:06:21 +0000

What are the ethics of photography when everyone is a photographer?

ABC Ballarat – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
By Jarrod Watt (Multiplatform editor, Victoria)

This Thursday, August 25, ABC Ballarat presents a special Ballarat Foto Biennale forum with four world-reknowned photographers to discuss the vexing question of ethics in photography in a world of camera-phones, Facebook, TwitPic and PhotoShop. Veteran photographer Jeremy Bannister gives this preview of what kinds of moral and ethical issues need to be dealt with when you’re recording history through the lens.

via http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2011/08/22/3299441.htm

Episode 9 :: WATER

backpod — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 03:04:33 +0000

In Episode 9 :: WATER Backpod highlights the water project happening in the community of Los Pajarillos, Honduras. Orion Haas, Program Director of Global Water Brigades; Moises Vallesillo, GB Interpreter; Susannah Harris, Northwestern University; and Jimmy Camacho, San Diego State; speak on their experiences. Watch as they research, understand, learn, and contribute toward a community’s future goal to achieve sustainable water development.

Catch up on the latest news, photos, and videos from the Backpod team and share your thoughts on our official blog/website:
WEBSITE: http://www.backpod.org
BACKBLOG: http://backpod.wordpress.com

SOCIAL NETWORK WITH US
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Backpod/108737915068
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/backpod

FLICKR: http://www.flickr.com/photos/backpod/

Learn more about our non-profit partner, Global Brigades:
http://www.globalbrigades.org/

FEATURED MUSIC: What Laura Says
http://www.whatlaurasays.com/
ww.myspace.com/whatlaurasaysthinksandfeels

We would love to hear from you – leave a comment! Oh and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to our youtube channel – Käri, Michael, & Eva (backpod)

Episode 8 :: What’s all the BIZ about?

backpod — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:53:01 +0000

In Episode 8 :: What’s all the BIZ about? Backpod takes a moment to examine the workings of a Business Brigade. Team Backpod travels with students from the University of Washington to a municipality called Langue, which is located near the El Salvador boarder in the Honduran department of Valle. Steve Atamian, Chairman and CEO of Global Brigades, speaks as well as three Business Brigaders from the University of Washington – Vanessa Lopez, Mitchell Colleran, and Kane Merrill. Watch as they go into a micro-enterprise for papermaking and offer hands-on assistance and business consulting.

Catch up on the latest news, photos, and videos from the Backpod team and share your thoughts on our official blog/website:

WEBSITE: http://www.backpod.org

BACKBLOG: http://backpod.wordpress.com

SOCIAL NETWORK WITH US

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups.php#/g…

Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/backpod

FLICKR: http://www.flickr.com/photos/backpod/

Learn more about our non-profit partner, Global Brigades:

http://www.globalbrigades.org/

FEATURED MUSIC: Woody Pines

http://www.woodypines.com

http://www.myspace.com/WoodyPines

We would love to hear from you – leave a comment! Oh and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube channel – Käri, Michael, & Eva (Backpod)

New Poster! Help us spread the word!

backpod — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 01:54:08 +0000

Help Us raise support by helping us spread the word!

HOW?: Print out a poster to put up in your office, at your favorite local hang out, in your car window – EVERYWHERE to show your support!!!

Episode 7 :: Part Dos, Honduras Trippin

backpod — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 05:18:31 +0000

In Episode 7 :: Part Dos, Honduras Trippin Backpod continues their exploration of Honduras with new friends Lauryn Linsell, a volunteer from Chapman University; Orion Haas, Program Director of Global Water Brigades; and Teresa Taverno, Global Medical Brigades Intern… by foot, bus, horse, and even hitching a ride we discover the beauty of the people and the places of Honduras.

Catch up on the latest news, photos, and videos from the Backpod team and share your thoughts on our official blog/website:
WEBSITE: http://www.backpod.org
BACKBLOG: http://backpod.wordpress.com

SOCIAL NETWORK WITH US
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups.php#/g…
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/backpod

FLICKR: http://www.flickr.com/photos/backpod/

Learn more about our non-profit partner, Global Brigades:
http://www.globalbrigades.org/

FEATURED MUSIC: Hexes and Ohs
http://hexesandohs.ca/
http://www.facebook.com/hexesandohs
http://myspace.com/hexesandohs

We would love to hear from you – leave a comment! Oh and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to our youtube channel – Käri, Michael, & Eva (backpod)

Twilight Frequencies features Backpod in an 8 part series this week!

backpod — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:02:22 +0000

Part One – Check it:

http://www.blakeandrewmusic.com/blog/2010/06/13/part-one-backpod-the-idea/