Drawn From Water

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  Drawn From Water

 

Director/Producer/Cinematography: Nick Kalbach

Producer: Chad Cork

This project was made possible by Compathos Foundation

 

Synopsis

Drawn from Water takes you on a journey to Ethiopia’s Omo River Valley revealing the tragic destiny of the mingi children. Mingi, a bad omen or curse which is thought to bring drought to the land, presents an epic life struggle for families of children bearing certain characteristics.

This film tells the story of one courageous tribal member, and a small group of photo-journalists, who were challenged to act on behalf of the mingi children. The 30 minute documentary tells their collective story, embracing a shared vision for a future free from mingi practices.

An estimated 1,000 children are killed each year due to harmful tribal practices in this region. Ancient beliefs become a life threat to children who are considered mingi– a curse or bad omen thought responsible for bringing drought to the land, and believed to be caused by various conditions such as birth out of wedlock or common types of childhood dental formation. So far, up to 30 children have been rescued and cared for, with more on the way.

Additionally, an estimated 143 million children in the developing world are orphans with an alarming 5 million of those children in Ethiopia. Every day 5,760 more children become orphans and 1,667 under 5 die from malnutrition or preventable disease.  Copy: Compathos Foundation

 

 

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