Simba Russeau is an award winning multimedia storyteller living in Beirut, Lebanon. She is also the creator of “Taste Culture” events, which uses food from the countries of migrant domestic workers in Lebanon, art and music as a means of raising awareness to Lebanon’s cultural diversity, sharing culture and combating racism. She is available for photo and print writing assignments in Africa and the Middle East. Witnessing LifeTaste Culture BlogLightstalkers ProfilePhotography eMail: simbarusseau@gmail.comTumblr (3.0; @eyepoetry)http://eyepoetry.tumblr.com/<img src="http://16.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ksor62iqs31qznegio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Bangladeshi construction worker. UAE, Dubai. ©Simba Russeau.</p>http://eyepoetry.tumblr.com/post/234879763http://eyepoetry.tumblr.com/post/234879763Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:42:02 +0200Dubaimigrant workerBangladeshconstructionlaborMiddle EastUAEmigration<img src="http://22.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ks88tr7QlD1qznegio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Think Green. Chouf, Lebanon. ©Simba Russeau</p>http://eyepoetry.tumblr.com/post/225904313http://eyepoetry.tumblr.com/post/225904313Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:44:14 +0200environmentChouf mountainsBeirutLebanonMiddle EastphotographyBefore you can share love you have to love yourself. A true master of the self has learned to accept...http://eyepoetry.tumblr.com/post/49749443http://eyepoetry.tumblr.com/post/49749443Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:09:26 +0300<img src="http://23.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kri3v267WP1qznegio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Alexandre Paulikevitch (©Simba Russeau)</p> <p>Alexandre Paulikevitch’s debut Oriental dance performance, “Mouhawala Oula,” was highly anticipated by those who have followed the artist’s evolution in creating this unique body of work, which challenges gender stereotypes. <a href="http://simbarusseau.wordpress.com/2009/10/10/redefining-gender-roles-through-oriental-dance/" target="_blank">read more….</a></p>http://eyepoetry.tumblr.com/post/212771219http://eyepoetry.tumblr.com/post/212771219Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:59:26 +0300BeirutLebanonMiddle Eastartsculturedanceoriental dancebelly dancinggenderstereotypesAlexandre Paulikevitch<img src="http://3.media.tumblr.com/HXaoHICYppyv8gffTiMsfEmeo1_500.jpg"/><br/> Vivian and friend.<br/><br/> <img src="http://2.media.tumblr.com/HXaoHICYppyv8gffTiMsfEmeo2_500.jpg"/><br/> Madagascan women celebrate Independence <br/><br/> <img src="http://9.media.tumblr.com/HXaoHICYppyv8gffTiMsfEmeo3_500.jpg"/><br/> Representing Madagascar<br/><br/> <img src="http://15.media.tumblr.com/HXaoHICYppyv8gffTiMsfEmeo4_500.jpg"/><br/> Last dance.<br/><br/> <p>On Sunday Madagascan domestic workers in Lebanon celebrated Independence Day, which was actually last month but due to the political situation in the country organizers saw no reason to celebrate. However, since this would be the only opportunity for many women to leave the house they decided to continue.</p> <p>Several Madagascan men also attended the festivities to show support and have a good time.</p> <p>July 2009. Beirut, Lebanon. ©Simba Russeau.</p>http://eyepoetry.tumblr.com/post/142711791http://eyepoetry.tumblr.com/post/142711791Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:11:00 +0300domestic workersMadagascarAfricaBeirutLebanonwomengendercelebrationIndependence<object width="400" height="336"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/yL7WvjQjR6s&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/yL7WvjQjR6s&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="336" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Eight minute video documenting the development of digital activism in Lebanon as a tool for organizing, facilitating outreach, encouraging dialogue and raising money. It also sets the stage for more experimenting with Social Media for social change.</p> <p>Founded in May 2 008, the Social Media Exchange provides media training and consulting to civil society and nonprofit organizations in Lebanon and, soon, throughout the Middle East and North Africa. Their mission is to encourage Internet adoption and multimedia expression in the region as a means of self-empowerment and self-advocacy. <a href="http://www.SMEx.org" target="_blank">www.SMEx.org</a></p> <p>I helped produce and edit this video. Enjoy!</p>http://eyepoetry.tumblr.com/post/138419659http://eyepoetry.tumblr.com/post/138419659Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:47:39 +0300socialmediaLebanonBeirutlinkingWeb 2.0social media exchangemediaBloggingDigitalActivismMiddle East<a href="http://imow.org/community/stories/viewStory?storyId=3133">My documentary featured on IMOW website</a>http://eyepoetry.tumblr.com/post/98912789http://eyepoetry.tumblr.com/post/98912789Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:39:26 +0300LebanonBeirutMiddle Eastmigrantsmigrant workersgenderwomendomesticsmedianewsworld newsdocumentaryworkerslaborhuman rightslawsafricaSri LankaPhilippinespolitics<img src="http://15.media.tumblr.com/HXaoHICYpm0kxvqxzgS4Shjwo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Friends. ©Simba Russeau.</p>http://eyepoetry.tumblr.com/post/93913906http://eyepoetry.tumblr.com/post/93913906Tue, 07 Apr 2009 23:19:44 +0300<a href="http://capoeirasobreviventes.capoeiralebanon.org">Capoeira Sobreviventes</a>http://eyepoetry.tumblr.com/post/82299696http://eyepoetry.tumblr.com/post/82299696Sat, 28 Feb 2009 18:59:18 +0200BeirutLebanonmusichistoryAfricadanceBrazilBrazilian ArtsMartial ArtscapoeiraSimba Russeau is being awarded the Every Human Has Rights Media Award at a ceremony in Paris on...http://eyepoetry.tumblr.com/post/62395928http://eyepoetry.tumblr.com/post/62395928Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:52:00 +0200BeirutLebanonmediapoliticsMiddle EastGulf statesArab WorldArab MediaMediaMigrationmigrant workersdomestic workersSri LankaPhilippinesAfricaAbuseHuman RightslabourWomenforeign maidsLabour lawsHuman Rights Watch<img src="http://5.media.tumblr.com/HXaoHICYpd2el6ggT7zpF5It_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This sign really summed up how I felt last night. Seemed nice that all these people showed up at a fancy resort to promote peace but peace and art needs to be shared with the people. The people in the streets, the poor people and those isolated in ghettos. Peace Exhibition. Le Voile Bleu. Lebanon. ©2008. Simba Russeau</p>http://eyepoetry.tumblr.com/post/47293495http://eyepoetry.tumblr.com/post/47293495Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:00:04 +0300<img src="http://8.media.tumblr.com/HXaoHICYpd2edmmyC0PkVYrS_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Ginou Choueiri presented a piece called Evolution. Peace Exhibition. Le Voile Bleu. Lebanon. ©2008. Simba Russeau</p>http://eyepoetry.tumblr.com/post/47293119http://eyepoetry.tumblr.com/post/47293119Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:54:12 +0300<img src="http://15.media.tumblr.com/HXaoHICYpd2e9ak2jLFrb3la_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Peace Exhibition. Le Voile Bleu. Lebanon. ©2008. Simba Russeau</p>http://eyepoetry.tumblr.com/post/47292859http://eyepoetry.tumblr.com/post/47292859Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:50:50 +0300<img src="http://12.media.tumblr.com/HXaoHICYpd2e6vcv4d3gAq00_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Peace Exhibition. Le Voile Bleu. Lebanon. ©2008. Simba Russeau</p>http://eyepoetry.tumblr.com/post/47292738http://eyepoetry.tumblr.com/post/47292738Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:48:57 +0300<img src="http://15.media.tumblr.com/HXaoHICYpd2e4g6qmSY4mSEP_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Peace Exhibition. Le Voile Bleu. Lebanon. ©2008. Simba Russeau</p>http://eyepoetry.tumblr.com/post/47292633http://eyepoetry.tumblr.com/post/47292633Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:47:04 +0300<img src="http://14.media.tumblr.com/HXaoHICYpd2e0xkyrnjmR1j7_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Peace Exhibition. Le Voile Bleu. Lebanon. ©2008. Simba Russeau</p>http://eyepoetry.tumblr.com/post/47292471http://eyepoetry.tumblr.com/post/47292471Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:44:20 +0300<img src="http://10.media.tumblr.com/HXaoHICYpd2dx67grqUDejk7_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Peace Exhibition. Le Voile Bleu. Lebanon. ©2008. Simba Russeau</p>http://eyepoetry.tumblr.com/post/47292315http://eyepoetry.tumblr.com/post/47292315Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:41:24 +0300<img src="http://2.media.tumblr.com/HXaoHICYpd2dtbt79RdwBEu3_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Peace Exhibition. Le Voile Bleu. Lebanon. ©2008. Simba Russeau</p>http://eyepoetry.tumblr.com/post/47292126http://eyepoetry.tumblr.com/post/47292126Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:38:25 +0300<img src="http://10.media.tumblr.com/HXaoHICYpd2dnpi8QqWSvCCF_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Last night Lebanense artists celebrated the anniversary of the peace sign with a poster exhibition, video arts and grafiti.</p>http://eyepoetry.tumblr.com/post/47291838http://eyepoetry.tumblr.com/post/47291838Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:34:03 +0300“Mountains are a beautiful thing. Moving mountains are even nicer. Finally able to feel what...http://eyepoetry.tumblr.com/post/46333601http://eyepoetry.tumblr.com/post/46333601Mon, 18 Aug 2008 01:41:00 +0300