<div>In the coming days, I’ll be traveling to a place I can’t publicly name yet - for one reason: <strong>security</strong>.
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<div>What I can share is this: it’s a region deeply impacted by war, and I’m going with a clear mission - to <strong>document the quiet, steady courage of priests and the people they serve, especially during the Christmas season</strong>. In the middle of uncertainty and loss, there are still moments of faith, joy, and Hope that deserve to be seen and shared, carefully, respectfully, and safely.
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<div>My name is Adam, and for more than 10 years I’ve served as a digital media leader for a major non-profit organization that has served the most marginalized people for over 100 years. I've dedicated much of my career to documenting mission work among these communities, helping bring those stories to audiences who care and want to help. I’ve spent years producing photo and video in challenging environments, always with the same goal: to honor the people on the ground and let their witness speak for itself.
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<div><strong>This trip is different</strong>. It’s urgent. It’s sensitive. And it requires resources to do it responsibly.
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<div>Why I’m raising funds
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<div>I’m undertaking this project on my own time and at my own expense, because the window to capture this story is <strong>now</strong>, and the security realities mean I have to move quickly and thoughtfully.
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<div>Your support will help cover the practical costs of doing this work safely and professionally, including:
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<li><strong>Airfare and ground transportation</strong> (often complex and costly in conflict zones): 70% paid for.
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<li><strong>Local support</strong> (translator/fixer, secure drivers when needed): Cost Unknown
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<li><strong>Safety and protective equipment</strong> appropriate for the region: Cost Unknown/Free
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<li><strong>Communications and connectivity tools</strong> for safe check-ins: Cost unknown/Sensitive
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<li><strong>Lodging and food</strong> in safer locations (when available): 10% paid for
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<li>Data protection (backup drives, secure storage) to safeguard footage: 100% Paid for (Thank you!)
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<li>Post-production costs so these stories can be edited and shared widely: (Not raising funds yet)
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<div>My promise to you
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<li>I will not share sensitive location details until it’s safe.
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<li>I will protect identities when needed and follow local guidance.
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<li>I will provide updates along the way on a platform all donors will be notified of, and share the finished work once security allows.
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<li><strong>Most important</strong>: I will approach every moment with reverence, focused on the human story of Hope, not spectacle.
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<div><strong>How you can help right now</strong>
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<li><strong>Donate</strong> (any amount truly helps—small gifts add up fast).
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<li><strong>Share</strong> this campaign with friends who care about faith, resilience, and human dignity.
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<li><strong>Pray </strong>if you're a person of faith, I’ll need it.
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<div>This Christmas, I’m going to bring back a story from a place still fighting to hold onto Hope.
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<div>Thank you for helping me document it with care, and for helping ensure these voices are not forgotten.
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<div>With gratitude,
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<div>Adam Mitchell
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