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# Post-Earthquake Photo Essays
Jeremy Cowart's 'Voices of Haiti' is Absolutely Powerful

By Meghan Young | Published 2010-08-11 | Updated 2010-08-14 | Social Good
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voices-of-haiti
References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Voices-of-Haiti/628958) & [jeremycowart](http://www.jeremycowart.com)

The media attention dies down, and we go back to our sheltered, comfortable lives, almost (but not entirely) forgetting about [the devastation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/publicity-for-good) that rocked a faraway city or country -- but thanks to one photographer, we can still hear the 'Voices of Haiti.'

Deeply moved, Nashville photographer Jeremy Cowart posed a simple question to the [survivors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hope-foundation) he approached when compiling his [photo essay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) 'Voices of Haiti.' The question that drives Cowart's latest work was, "What do you have to say about all this?"

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.9/10
- Popularity: 83% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Disaster Recovery Photo Essays:** The rise of photo essays showcasing post-disaster recovery efforts provides new opportunities for visual storytelling and disaster response fundraising.
- **User-generated Content for Social Good:** As user-generated content gains popularity across social media, brands can leverage this trend to harness the power of community-driven campaigns for philanthropic purposes.
- **Empathy-centered Storytelling:** Empathetic storytelling can drive a deeper emotional connection with audiences than standard journalism, providing new avenues for brands to connect with consumers and promote social causes.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Journalism:** Journalism can leverage the trend of disaster recovery photo essays to provide in-depth coverage of natural disasters and build stronger emotional connections with readers.
- **Non-profit Organizations:** Non-profit organizations can harness user-generated content and empathy-centered storytelling to raise awareness and funds for their cause while engaging with socially conscious audiences.
- **Social Media Marketing:** Social media marketing can use the trend of user-generated content for social good to promote products and brands while emphasizing a commitment to social responsibility and community engagement.

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