Founders of the Reciprocity Foundation named "Heroes of the Week"

Reciprocity Foundation founders Taz Tagore and Adam Bucko were recently named "Heroes of the Week" by Shine Global, a non-profit dedicated to ending the abuse and exploitation of children. Shine Global is internationally renowned for its groundbreaking media and film advocacy work on behalf of children. Among many of their distinguished projects is the film War/Dance, that was nominated for the 2008 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

To read the "Heroes of the Week" profile go to http://www.shineglobal.org/?cat=12

Photograph by Peter Turnley

Reciprocity Foundation's program graduate breaks new ground as the first transgender contestant on America's Next Top Model

The Reciprocity Foundation is proud to announce that one of our recent program graduates, Isis, is a contestant on Season 11 of Tyra Banks' top rated show, America’s Next Top Model. Reciprocity partnered with ANTM during season 10, for a photo shoot aimed at educating Americans on youth homelessness. Isis was one of two transgender students whom Reciprocity selected to appear on the prime-time reality show. Reciprocity’s Executive Director, Taz Tagore said, “We wanted America to see that beauty doesn’t have any limitations.”

After appearing as a homeless youth model with other Reciprocity students Isis was invited to be a contestant on the show. She is the first transgender model selected for Tyra Banks' hit show. “Isis is a perfect example of how a person can transform their life when offered support, opportunity and coaching,” said Adam Bucko, Reciprocity’s Managing Director. He added, “Her success reaffirms the work of the Reciprocity Foundation.”