Slum Rising

A project in Seattle, WA by The Seattle Globalist
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A three-part series about the world's growing slums, told through writing and photography on SeattleGlobalist.com
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Backers: 102
Average Pledge Per Backer: $37

Funded: $3,736 of $3,440
Dates: Feb 13th -> Feb 28th (15 days)
Project By: The Seattle Globalist
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Latest News

Slum Rising Part 2: Pushed to the brink

March 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Pushed to the brink, slums become hotbeds of innovations In the second installment of Slum Rising, Seattle journalist Abby Higgins explores 3rd world solutions for 1st world problems. And for the second time, Slum Rising is featured on the front page... (Read More)

It's time to show off your producer credit!

March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Slum Rising, Part 1 is officially live on The Seattle Globalist...oh and did we mention it's also on the front page of The Seattle Times! Discover Abby's surprising stories from Kenya's largest slum on The Seattle Globalist, where your name is... (Read More)

Thank You Backers: A message from Abby in Kenya

March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to your generosity and enthusiasm, Slum Rising was fully funded! I've been in Kenya since last Sunday throwing myself into reportingfor the series and am excited to say that the first piece will bepublished....tomorrow! The first piece is... (Read More)

We're almost there!

February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
You have blown us away with your response! It's supporters like you who make independent journalism happen at The Seattle Globalist. By backing this project, you will send Seattle Journalist Abby Higgins to cover the untold stories of tomorrow's... (Read More)

GOOD publishes piece on Slum Rising!

February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Check it out and keep spreading the love! http://www.good.is/posts/kibera-nairobi-s-biggest-slum-challenges-the-development-narrative  (Read More)

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