Families of the Arab World |
War & Peace in our Lives (proposal) |
Families of Central & South Asia (proposal) |
Families of Africa (proposal) |
Water in our Lives (proposal)
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A beautiful book of Helene Tremblay's photography (view some pictures)
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Humanity: an intimate portrait
our exhibition at the Abu Dhabi's cultural foundation (2006)
Rent our exhibition/ buy a picture
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So far, Helene has shared the lives of families in 116 countries
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Helene Tremblay is a world traveler, author, photographer, philosopher and speaker. More then 20 years ago, she gave herself the mission of presenting Humanity to Humanity so that every one on earth would know with whom they shared the planet. To achieve this she lived with families in 116 countries. From sunrise to sunset, hour by hour, she shares the small events that shape daily lives of families all around the world. Her experience is unique. No other person as known Humanity so intimately
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"Travels into the heart of Humankind"
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| OPERATOR www.fdmfow.org |
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| PAST ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
| Also produced in French |
The Americas & the Caribbean (1989) |
Teaching activities (table of content) |
Families of East, South-East Asia and the Pacific (1990) |
Teaching activities
Table of content 12-15 yrs-old
Table of content 16-20 yrs-old
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Families of East, South-East Asia
and the Pacific (1994)
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To come cover of activity sheets that
have been prepared by
the Australian Development Agency
(AUSAID) |
A Day at Kombre, Mali (2003)
The first is our Africa Collection of one country-one book |
Families of Europe
Families visited, book never published
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Accomplishment in word (for print)
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MISSION
To ensure every citizen of the world access to universal information so that one day we all become familiar with those with whom we share this planet.
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VISION
To present Humanity to Humanity
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OBJECTIVES
• The distribution of The Families of the World Collection in all the families of the world
• Explain in simple terms complex issues that influence the daily life of Humanity.
• Favor a better comprehension of our common humanity within our national, regional and communal belonging.
• Make better human relationships by integrating attitudes linked to the knowledge of our similarities and the acceptation of our difference, cooperation, solidarity, tolerance and peace. |
CONTRIBUTION
• Promote the development of a world consciousness;
• Facilitate the awakening of a peaceful and responsible world citizen;
• Participate in the survival and renewal of humankind and its environment.
And awakens in each individual in contact with our products:
• the pleasure of discovering our common human heritage, and
• a desire to join, interact and share life with the citizens of the world. |
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"IT IS NOT THE PLANET THAT IS IN DANGER IT IS HUMANITY"
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Every morning, our one and only sun rises above the horizon, and although its warmth and light will reach each of us at a different hour, the same day will begin for every citizen of the world. This reality unites us all.
Upon waking, each man, woman and child will share with millions of others the hope of living through this day in dignity and with all the due respect for his or her rights. If they knew those with whom they share this planet, they would realize that most people pursue the same dream.
They would learn that they are united in their daily chores, such as in feeding, caring and educating their children, or repairing the roof before the rainy season, sowing the fields and gardens, harvesting the fruits of their labour, repaying debts and providing shelter.
However, in order to become aware of that which unites us, access to global information should be made a basic human right, not a privilege. The discovery of the daily activities of people like ourselves, and the sharing of the extraordinary diversity of living conditions and cultures throughout the world will contribute to the development of a global consciousness, an essential component of the emergence of a more peaceful world.
Yet it is within the family, the microcosm of our society, that are bred the feelings that give rise to hatred, violence and war. But at the same time, it is also within the family that peace on earth will arise. As such, the family has the unique and important responsibility to teach and to promote understanding and tolerance. Today, with the survival of the Earth and of mankind at stake, the family has the obligation to participate in the awakening of the world citizen.
To be a citizen of the world is to be proud and respectful of all forms of life. It is a state of being that gives greater meaning to the little tasks that we perform daily in our homes and communities. It teaches us that we are both "great" and "small", that we are part of the history of the universe and of this planet, just as we belong to our community and family.
The main purpose of the Families of the World Company is to ensure that every person will have access to the information and knowledge that will enable us to better understand those with whom we share this planet, and thus participate in the development of a global consciousness.
"Presenting Humanity to Humanity", I invite you all to share this wonderful human adventure.
Hélène Tremblay
Author of “The Families of the World Collection”
Globe-Trotter, philosopher and photographer of Humanity
www.fdmfow.org
Hélène Tremblay's next engagement - 14th of April 2008: Legacy Lecture at the Kraemer Family Library at UCCS (University of Colorado in Colorado Springs)
"The Legacy Lecture is a program that aims to bring speakers to our campus whose lives, work and philosophy of life have made a difference in how we see ourselves and how we function as a humane society"
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