Team

Sebastian Lindstrom (Sweden, team leader): An experienced traveller in Africa, Sebastian was formerly a member of the Swedish Special Forces. He has many years experience living and working as a volunteer in West Africa and is the founder and chairman of Light For Children, an NGO working with HIV affected children in Ghana. Over the last two years he has lead several volunteer teams to Africa and has a strong network of contacts in the NGO and development field.
Evan Fowler (United Kingdom/Hong Kong, writer/director): Evan founded and runs Mirror Productions, a Hong Kong based multimedia production company promoting social and environmental awareness in Asia. His directorial credits include videos for the RSPCA and Civic Exchange, and the feature length film “Obruni, Where Are You Going?”. His adaptation of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf”, produced by Michael Ingham, is set for release in 2010. He also an experienced traveller, and has travelled extensively in Asia, Europe and North America.
Alicia Sully (United States, film maker): Alicia is an American film maker and former Peace Corps volunteer currently living in Ghana, where since 2007 she has documented the work of NGOs and community workers. Her past credits include the award winning short films “Fat Ballerina” and “Zmrzlina”. She is also the producer of the upcoming film “The Fourth of July Parade”.
Hiroyasu Yumoto(Japan, production assistant): Currently a student of East Asian Studies in Japan, Hiro has travelled extensively in Asia and the Indian sub-continent. His natural curiousity and knowledge of diverse cultures makes him an important member of the team.
Jennifer Wong Shuk Ting(Hong Kong, production assistant): Jennifer is a graduating student of Hong Kong University, where she studied government and public administration. She has past experience of volunteer work in China and Cambodia, and is eager to travel and learn more about development work and video production.
Matt Glenn(United States, traveller): Matt joins the team in Morocco and travels with the team as a production assistant to Ghana. An American, Matt has worked and traveled in China for the past three years as a sourcing manager. A keen film enthusiast, his natural fascination with video production and his experience traveling rough will make him a welcome addition to the team.
Jessica Sherrell (United States, traveller): A professional photographer from the US, Jessica will travel with the team from Morocco to Ghana. Several of her photographs have been exhibited to acclaim at leading galleries in her home town of Austin, Texas, where she is developing a reputation for her delicately balanced pictures.
Caroline Briggert (Sweden, traveller): A communications consultant from Sweden, Caroline will only be joining the team in Ghana and traveling to Kinshasa due to work commitment. Caroline has experience working in Southern Africa as a volunteer where she developed a deep sense of connection with the land and the people.
Christopher Wilson: A scotsman currently volunteering at BERUDEP, a development organisation working in North West Cameroon, Chris has applied for leave to travel with us from Cameroon down to our journey’s end at Cape Town.