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SOBRE|vivientes. Vendedores Informales. Serie Fotográfica [ESP/ENG]

Posted on December 31, 2016December 31, 2016 by directusinternational

San Cristóbal, Venezuela. A través de la serie SOBRE|vivientes presentamos perfiles de venezolanos haciendo frente a la complicada crisis económica, social y política del país. Desde cada uno de sus ámbitos de acción, las personas presentadas en la serie muestran perseverancia, ingenio y optimismo frente a la adversidad, demostrando cómo el espíritu de lucha venezolano se … Continue reading SOBRE|vivientes. Vendedores Informales. Serie Fotográfica [ESP/ENG]

Directus Cortos | Corto A1 | Camino A Caracas

Posted on August 31, 2016August 31, 2016 by directusinternational

¿Cuanto tiempo te toma llegar al trabajo o escuela? Este corto captura partes del recorrido usual para habitantes de asentamientos informales en las afueras de Caracas. Su viaje hacia la ciudad suele durar más de 2 horas e incluye más de 4 diferentes medios de transporte, sólo para iniciar su día de trabajo o escuela. … Continue reading Directus Cortos | Corto A1 | Camino A Caracas

No Medicines, No Treatment, No Hope

Posted on March 24, 2016March 26, 2016 by directusinternational

Capacho, Venezuela. Since four in the morning people with different ailments, physical disabilities and their family members have been gathering in a small hospital in Táchira, Venezuela, a bordering state with Colombia. Because free mobility between the two countries was severed seven months ago, we are hoping to receive an administrative authorization which will allow … Continue reading No Medicines, No Treatment, No Hope

Venezuela’s Politicized Border

Posted on September 14, 2015February 19, 2016 by directusinternational

Dear readers, Please check out an article we wrote for the International New York Times Opinion Section where we discuss the Venezuelan government's aggressive shutdown of its border with Colombia and how this has affected residents. Thank you, Directus International.

Not Allowed to Use Public Restrooms

Posted on August 23, 2015November 1, 2016 by directusinternational

Last week NPR posted an article titled “San Diego Installed Public Loos, But Now They're Flush With Problems” and in it they describe how the installation of two prefabricated public restrooms in this California city has caused discomfort and mistrust amongst business owners and the general population. The reason of this uneasiness? Homeless individuals’ use … Continue reading Not Allowed to Use Public Restrooms

Unwelcome. Chapter 4: Neglected Groups

Posted on May 20, 2015February 19, 2016 by directusinternational

Through our documentary series “Unwelcome” we have discussed some of the aspects of the systemic injustices committed against individuals experiencing homelessness in the state of Arizona. Whether it is the false claims of eradication of veteran chronic homelessness or the discrimination against prospective employees based solely on their homelessness state, we have taken a profound … Continue reading Unwelcome. Chapter 4: Neglected Groups

Unwelcome. Chapter 3: “Getting Back On Your Feet”

Posted on April 9, 2015February 19, 2016 by directusinternational

“Getting back on your feet” is a phrase often heard by individuals experiencing homelessness whether it is from agencies, as the intended goal behind recovery and housing stability services, or from society, as its denounce on their apparent lack of self-reliance and “opportunism”. On Chapter 3, our participants discuss the experience of navigating supportive services and … Continue reading Unwelcome. Chapter 3: “Getting Back On Your Feet”

Unwelcome. Chapter 2: Housing First Release

Posted on April 2, 2015February 19, 2016 by directusinternational

Dear readers, Today we are launching the second chapter of our documentary series on homelessness in Arizona "Unwelcome", titled "Chapter 2: Housing First". In this chapter direct service providers and activists discuss government claims of eradication of veteran homelessness in Arizona through the Housing First strategy which, according to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, … Continue reading Unwelcome. Chapter 2: Housing First Release

Profiles: Maryam al-Khawaja

Posted on October 1, 2014February 19, 2016 by directusinternational

Today we are presenting our monthly feature titled "Profiles", in it we will be presenting an activist that inspires us and who is actively working in different fields and communities across the globe against social injustices and human rights abuses. This month we are profiling Maryam al-Khawaja. Ms. al-Khawaja is from Bahrain and she is the Co-Director … Continue reading Profiles: Maryam al-Khawaja

Welcome to Directus International!

Posted on August 23, 2014November 1, 2016 by directusinternational

Directus International is a human rights organization directed at creating original content, via documentary film, photography and written analysis about issues of human rights abuses around the world. Our first project is the Unwelcome, A Documentary Series on Homelessness in Arizona which focuses on the social injustices that individuals experiencing homelessness face in Phoenix, Arizona. For our … Continue reading Welcome to Directus International!