Our Story

Because everyone deserves to be seen.

It is human nature to ignore what makes us feel uncomfortable – to look away or not make eye contact. Some pretend nothing is wrong, hoping the “inconvenience” will go away or be dealt with by others. The mission of The Invisible Project, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, is to bring visibility to those in our community who are often overlooked and marginalized: the disabled and impoverished. To many, these people are invisible.

I’ve chosen to accomplish this through a series of photographs and stories, beginning last year with the disabled, and continuing this year with the impoverished. Instead of recounting the interviews I conducted in my own words, I preserved the words of the participants, allowing them to speak for themselves. My objective is to make the viewer uncomfortable with their preconceptions and to look to our shared humanity. The viewer should see the person, not the label. People are people, regardless of their appearance, socioeconomic status, or how they move through the world. These stories are unforgettable and forever engraved in my heart. They fill me with gratitude for the lives and wisdom of the participants; the invisible should be embraced, not hidden. 

Thank you for taking the time to visit this site. The Foundation and participants appreciate your support and open-mindedness in an ever-changing and challenging world.

-Pablo M. Ramírez