# Socially Uplifting Photosets Smiles In Poverty By Cowbag | Published 2008-10-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smiles-in-poverty-uplifting-photoset References: [yeeeeee](http://www.yeeeeee.com/2008/07/11/smiles-in-poverty-22-pics/) If these images do not warm the cockles of your heart, then I feel really sad for you. I absolutely love all 22 of the images featured on the site, all depicting [children in poverty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soles4souls-canada), and all of them smiling. I think everyone can learn something from this trend. These come from '*yeeeee*' photoblog which is a bit like a [curated Flickr site](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myphotossite). [Beauty in water drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-dreaming-collection), international face masks and police cars from around the world are all examples of collections featured here. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Positive Poverty Images:** A trend in socially uplifting photosets featuring children in poverty, smiling - creates opportunities for social media campaigns promoting positivity and hope in impoverished areas. - **Curated Photoblogs:** A trend in curated photoblogs showcasing collections of beautiful and inspiring images - creates opportunities in the photography and digital marketing industries for professional curation services and brand partnerships. - **Socially Conscious Marketing:** A trend in socially conscious marketing that highlights social issues through positive and uplifting imagery - creates opportunities for companies to align their brand messaging with positive social impact. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Opportunities for professional curation services, stock image sales, and digital marketing partnerships. - **Social Media Marketing:** Opportunities for socially conscious advertising and positive messaging campaigns targeted towards millennials and younger generations. - **Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations:** Opportunities to use positive imagery to promote hard-hitting social issues and promote fundraising campaigns that highlight positive change. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Uplifting Social Media Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optimism-your-feed.md) - [AI-Enhanced Pet Adoption Photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personality-pics.md) - [Positivity-Sharing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/what-went-well-today.md) - [Smile-Reflecting Toothpaste Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freeyoursmile-campaign.md) - [Social Content Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smilesflow.md) - [Cartoonish NFT Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-like-you-youre-weird.md) - [Confident Smile Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquafresh.md) - [Printed Pet Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smiley-sweater.md) - [Mental Health-Supporting Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-photo.md)