The White Ella Project

Thank you Resh and Unni!!! You've captured the intent beautifully!!
One Love!!

Inspiration abounding!! What an accomplishment to be forever proud of. XX

I'm so happy to see The White Ella Project documented. The film has every element to move you. I love it. And I love you guys!

Autumn

Dear Resh

You shared something so amazing with me. I feel honored. I think it woudl be a great idea for Aqua to fundraise - I know a lot of organizations that would love to help, although they may be Muslim based if that is not a problem. Maybe we can put our heads together and do a fundraiser/ art demo show. Let me know, I 'd love to get involved and help.

shabana

Wow! This is motivating...we can put our energy into being a part of the positive instead of ignoring the problem. Thanks

As an African American woman, I was really moved and to be completely honest I felt guilty that this woman went to Africa and left inspired to DO SOMETHING. It's such a simple concept but it really takes courage to make yourself accountable for your fellow man. Well done Aqua! You've put a mirror up the faces of all who watch this insightful doc. Thank you.

beautiful. it really captures how one person can connect this person to this person to this person to help unlock the inherent love and unity of our world. truly inspirational. love you all.

they say one person can't make a difference, but really Aqua Yost proves that theory wrong, because one person can make a world of differences. Amazing documentary.

This was so moving. The elephant pieces are so moving with their tender eyes. I will forward this to everyone I know. Good luck and good faith.

We truely need more people like Aqua in the world. Someone who's so selfless and absolutely motivated to make a change. That's something to be admired and respected. Well done. I'm an art model as well and pretty well connected with some artists and models. Let me know if I can be of some help to the project.

Thank you Reshma and Krishnan for spreading the story of Aqua'a mission to so many people. This story will truly inspire many to action.

Resh and Aqua,
i have sent your story to Oprah and Ellen, you need to be heard! and the world needs to see your Art and your Heart. God bless you for what you are doing!

Great job..... Thanks Resh
I would love to help in any way I can.. This type of action is what I am currently trying to inspire with my film "I AM BECAUSE WE ARE" On my website I want to create profiles of people living up to this African proverb in ways that we would not normally think of, would you all be interested?
www.iambecauseweare.com

where can I see what the paintings look like?

Nathan

Amazing and so touching!! I love this!
xoxo

Great job! Thanks for sending this to us Reshma. Aqua's art is beautiful and her discipline and selflessness are truly inspirational!

Its amazing what can be conveyed in 9 min of video. Reshma and Krishnan, you have really moved me with this piece. Thank you for introducing Aqua and the White Ella project into my life. It is a true inspiration and motivates me to contribute to change and contribute to Africa. Breathtaking. Thank you.

it was great. good job

So inspiring. So proud to be your friend. I'm telling EVERYONE!!!!!!

I got the word. I have nothing but respect for those who step outside their own desires and needs for the sake of others. Lets make a change.

Wow
That was very beautiful and inspiring.
Thank You!
-Deedee

This is an amazing and inspiring story. I look forward to helping get the word out and will definitely forward on to friends and family. Thanks for sharing!

beautiful and inspiring. well done.

truly inspiring. i wish you all the best!

At first it was a spoof on Ella Fitzgerald..lol.None the less, a project I thoroughly enjoyed and am passing along to other folks. Get up and Get involved EVERYONE!! All it takes is one to bring about awareness and here we have 3..Aqua, Reshma and Krishnan..well done!!
I'm inspired,

i hope she reaches her goal!
this is truly amazing.
not only has she thrown her mind into this project, but her body... i cant believe she physically fasted in order to afford supplies-- thats true strength and commitment!

You have inspired so many...and I know you will continue to...your passion is so very authentic! Thank you for being you...and thank you Reshma and Krishnan for helping us all to see and feel what all she has put into it!! I know my students are going to have a lot to say about this...and I'll make sure they post it for you all to see!!

Changing the world one painting at a time!!!!

xoxo

This project is amazing and Aqua's dedication is truly inspiring.

wow Resh...its steve the frenchy,....its impressive what u can realize if u want to.....and well my documentary is goin towards the same goal becoz half of the money goes for M.'s malawis funds raising.....i wish i could give the whole money for it...but the truth is we invested so much money into it....we re broke and been working on it for almost 1 and half year now....its called "deeper" if you go my myspace page.U CAN SEE IT..which is"www.myspace.com/veusty" u can c it....but hey ur friend is amazing.....and i respect that a lot...she will succeed even more in that sense....i believe it can happen...keep on fighting for it......and holla at ur boy sumtimes...peace yall!...x

Aqua, I am so absolutely and amazingly proud of you! I love you!

Shelly

This is one of the most selfless and important projects I have seen in quite a long time. I think some criticisms that projects such as these "spoon feed" African nations is misguided. To fund any sort of humanitarian aid, whether it be "spoon feeding" or a regional economic development project or whatever, some serious resources will be needed, which I believe is exactly what Aqua intends to help provide. So how can one criticize a project that will provide these resources? Don't hate people, participate. Keep up the good work Aqua.

Ian Danielson

This is an amazingly inspiring attempt to make a difference on this planet. When I saw this, it made me feel that I am not alone in wanting to do something big in this troubled world. Aqua really put herself out there and I know she will succeed. There is tremendous potential for things to happen when people work toward the truth to the point of vulnerability. Everything happens for a reason and it will all work out. Thank you Aqua, for doing something instead of just thinking about doing something. Thank you Reshma and Krishnan, for documenting her mission so the rest of the world can see for themselves. Through communication Aqua will get the exposure she needs. We need more people like this more than ever- most of us just take basic needs for granted while staying in total denial and don't take the time out to just be grateful, let alone make positive changes. Aqua is a true role-model.

Resh,
Thanx for sharing such a beautiful, creative and inspiring story. If everyone could find just an ounce of grace and love in their hearts, as Aqua has, and do something outside the norm to impact others, we could be telling a different story about the world tomorrow. Congrats for completing this documentary and I look forward to hearing more about Aqua and the project. Can you post info about her exhibition(s) when you have the details? Her artwork seems to exude so much passion and emotion, even thru the net!

Aqua!
You are so precious - and I mean that not in the "you are so cute and impish!" sort of way (although, that too) but you are just such a treasure of a wonderful soul and all that love that abounds in you is so satisfying to behold!!!
It's such a good feeling to catch the twinkle of someone else's inspiration, in such love. The impact of what you're doing goes way beyond your finite endeavor- it's that chain reaction of goodness sparking goodness that just keeps bursting over and over without ending, you know?
Love is awesome in you!
xox

Resh i love what u guys did..
Aqua is amazing..
id love to help...no millions over here though..ha!

such an inspiration!
thank you for putting loving intention into the universe.
no matter the outcome...beautiful things are abound and happening NOW.

"thoughts are like boomerangs."

love.
wes

great work krishnan and reshma! a truly wonderful cause. i'd love to see this on tv!

I am glad I got to view such an amazing piece of your life Reshma. Thought you said you were sitting around doing nothing. ; ) quite the contrary. This is wonderful.

beautiful. so moving and inspiring. the word is being spread...this will make a difference.
all the best
-LG

This is amazing. You are all an inspiration to me and its amazing to see your project in this context. Its really a beautiful thing.

fantastic i believe if everyone would take the initiative and do something no matter how small you may feel it is.. we are stronger together...this is something that needs to be seen by the masses..and let's allow our children to see something truly inspiring and educational..

peace brooklyn

everyone has a talent. if you can recognize your talent and use it to contribute to the world, then thats when you've really understood why we're here. krishnan is using his talent to showcase how others use their talent to change the world. its a multilayered message starting with leading by example.

this is very interesting to me. my cousin is the painter and is awesome. i hope that this project recieves all the publicity that it needs. this is a very needed project. i hope Aqua succeeds with this. i wish her well on this and everything that she does!! well done, well done!!

I applaud the effort and hope for the best. It is truly refreshing to see such social activism as a source of, or at least inspiration for, such a creative output of work.