About The Series
The Project Ugnayan series is not about poverty or giving voice to the voiceless. It focuses on the beauty of humanity. It puts a spotlight on the volunteers from whom we can draw inspiration and who teach us that a small act of kindness goes a long way.
It is about the importance of collaboration between the business sector, church, government and the community. If we are committed to working together, we can do more for others.
It is about human resilience––that despite what we are going through, we are willing to risk our lives to bring joy and relief to those in need.
We need to look deeper, understand each other more, and appreciate moments of tenderness around us in the midst of crisis.
This series is about another way of giving that can work and be replicated in different communities. It is not just about survival. It is also about hope.
It is a reminder that we are not alone.
Project Ugnayan is a story of love, dignity, and compassion.
www.projectugnayan.org has received a Gold Stevie® from the 2020 International Business Awards® under the website awards category (conglomerate). Learn more about this accolade here: https://stevieawards.com/iba
Xyza Cruz Bacani (b.1987) is a Filipina author and photographer who uses her work to raise awareness about under-reported stories. Having worked as a second-generation domestic worker in Hong Kong for almost a decade, she is particularly interested in the intersection of labor migration and human rights. She is one of the Magnum Foundation Photography and Social Justice Fellows in 2015. She has exhibited her works worldwide and has won awards in photography. She is also the recipient of a resolution passed by the Philippine’s House of Representatives in her honor, HR No.1969. Xyza was awarded one of The Outstanding Women in the Nation’s Service (TOWNS) in Humanities in 2019, and Asia 21 Young Leaders (Class of 2018). She is also the recipient of the WMA Commission grant in 2017, a Pulitzer Center grant, and an Open Society Moving Walls grant. She is one of Tatler’s Most Influential Voices in Asia in 2020, BBC’s 100 Women of the World in 2015, 30 Under 30 Women Photographers in 2016, and Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia in 2016. She is the author of the book, We Are Like Air.
Represented By:
Redux Pictures New York City, USA
Christine Park Gallery: London and New York
Website: www.xyzacruzbacani.com