Apparent Media & Arts

The Apparent Project began because
of this picture of a 2 year old from Cite' Soleil (Haiti's poorest slum). Founders, Corrigan & Shelley Clay, decided to adopt this orphaned child, and after repeated visits to Haiti, they decided
they could not turn their backs on this tragic and beautiful country. At the Apparent Project, we believe that if others see the needs in the two-thirds world clearly, they too might make lifestyle changing decisions on behalf of the poor. This is why we produce videos and our podcasts to let people know about Haiti. We believe that when the church neglects its responsibility to take care of the poor it is either because of the hiddenness of poverty or the selfishness of potential helpers. We can't do anything about materialism and hoarding beyond our own decisions, but we can uncover the needs around us for others to see. Where there is no vision, the people perish.

Beyond our use of media to expose the needs and beauty of Haiti, we are using the arts to do something about the poverty that exists here. By training poor Haitian families in fine arts and crafts and helping them market their work, we are providing an opportunity for them to earn an income for themselves. The more parents are employed in this way the less families are divided by relinquishing children to orphanages. Learn more about our arts program here or visit the online store to buy something directly from one of our artisans.