Ellie Van Houtte
United States
NORTH AMERICA
E L L I E V A N H O U T T E
www.ellievanhoutte.com
Ellie Van Houtte is a skilled photojournalist and creative communications professional.
Dedicated to connecting communities across the globe together through cultural and political diplomacy, Ellie’s experiences range from documenting social institutions in India to working with non-profit housing, social justice and youth organizations in Washington, DC and even serving as a citizen diplomat on climate change, diplomacy, women’s rights and international affairs.
In her current role as photographer and reporter with the Los Altos Town Crier, Ellie uses her storytelling skills to document issues affecting the community.She enjoys waking up every day with a sense of purpose and passion.
Follow Ellie's recent professional work here and personal projects on her Eyes Wide Open Blog.
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On the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, thousands of pro-life supporters from the Western United States gathered for a Walk for Life march at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco before taking to the streets of the city to advocate against abortion.
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Hundreds of pro-choice supporters gathered at Justin Herman Plaza in San Francisco for a rally commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Roe v Wade decision,a landmark 1973 U.S. Supreme Court case that made abortion a legal choice for American women.
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To reignite the Occupy Movement and the May Day holiday commemorating the 1886 Haymarket massacre in Chicago, protesters convened in Oakland for a day of pickets and actions aimed at bringing attention to worker and immigrant rights.
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Members of the Afghan diaspora and US citizens advocating for peace gather in Fremont, California for a vigil for war casualties in Afghanistan, including the murder of 16 Afghan civilians by a US soldier on 11 March 2012.
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Hundreds gathered at the San Francisco Federal Building to create a human chain in protest over the continued detainment of 171 prisoners accused of being al-Qaeda operatives at Guantanamo Bay, 10 years after it opened. USA. 11th January 2012
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Hundreds veterans, including members of Occupy DC and Occupy Wall Street, protested at the Fort Meade military base over arrested soldier Bradley Manning's court hearing for alleged transfer of classified information. Maryland. 17th December 2011.
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On the Anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Attack, 2012 Republican Presidential Candidates gathered in Washington DC to address members of the Republican Jewish Coalition. USA. 7th December 2011
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Hundreds of people showcased their best zombie costumes and mannerisms in the streets of Silver Spring during the Fourth Annual Silver Spring Zombie Walk as they paraded through fake fog and interacted with watching crowds. USA. 22nd October 2011
