Public Project
Our Endangered Philippines
Copyright Marielle Racoma 2024
Updated Jan 2021
Location Philippines, Metro Manila, Quezon City
Topics Action, Activism, Animals, Conservation, Environment, Mixed Medium, Multimedia, NGO, Photography, Photojournalism, Wildlife
My short-term goal pertains to promoting animal rights and combatting the notion that the world is anthropocentric by sharing the stories of endangered species through multimedia arts. In the long-term, I aim to become a National Geographic photographer so I may share stories of not just Philippine wildlife, but of all animals in the world that need more exposure to be conserved. I created Our Endangered Philippines with the thought that a big part of why these species are endangered is because not a lot of people are aware that they even exist in the first place. The Native community not only allows me to gain more experience as a self-taught photographer but to be recognized as a Filipina woman coming from an underrepresented community. Through Native, I hope to meet more BIPOC and surround myself with diverse individuals who share the same passion for creating stories through photography. As a member, I expect to reach further heights in fighting for animal rights, and having my voice be heard more than ever. If I become a member, I will aim to learn, grow, and develop my skills until my practice becomes the best.
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