Jerry Friedman is an award-winning photographer, author of the children’s book series Maurice’s Valises, and creator of the television series Treasure Trekkers. These books and television shows reinforce the teaching of empathy and kindness to young children.

Jerry is the author of the photo essay book Wisdom of the World’s Oldest People. Jerry used his lens to capture a community of people 110 years and older who have never before been documented. These photographs and stories were featured at the United Nations Gallery in New York and the Russell Senate building in Washington, DC. The exhibition is now traveling across Europe bringing awareness to a forgotten part of our population.

Jerry Friedman is the founder of the Good Works Foundation and the Earth’s Elders Foundation.

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