Since 2021, I collaborate with communities and organisations to design and implement programs for both adults and children that encourage self-expression, creativity, and meaningful involvement through participatory photography. From concept development to execution, I ensure the programs are adapted to the cultural and social contexts while aligning with the objectives of the organisations and the needs of the communities. I lead hands-on workshops where participants develop practical skills in photography and visual storytelling, empowering them to take control of their own narratives and actively engage in every part of the storytelling process, from capturing images to sharing their stories.
Clients include SGDD-ASAM Turkey, BeChild NGO, GEGED, Amal4Education, and Lensational.
The New Perspectives program was firmly rooted in
the principles of documentary photography.
Over the course of several months, eight women photographers from Kenya, Ghana, Zambia, Spain, Hong Kong, Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana explored topics such as ethical photography, advanced composition, storytelling techniques, and the intricacies of pitching and securing funding. A comprehensive training facilitated by Margherita Dameti, Thays Prado, Carola Cappellari, and Lydia Wanjiku, Lensational’s CEO.
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Through New Lenses: Youth Perspectives on Gender Equality
2022
Gaziantep,
Southeastern Turkey
Southeastern Turkey
Project supported by Aiyd Turkey & Amal4Education.
A participatory project funded by Amal4Education-AIYD Turkey, developed in collaboration with a group of Syrian teenagers, where photography serves as a platform for intercultural dialogue, offering a lens to explore perspectives, attitudes, and ideas about womanhood, gender equality, and life in Gaziantep.
𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗯𝗼𝘄𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗟𝗮𝗯
2021
Gaziantep,
Southeastern Turkey
Southeastern Turkey
Project supported by BeChild (formerly KidsRainbow) and GEGED and co-developed with Elisa Cappa Bava.
A two-month course that concluded with a final exhibition, engaging 12 Syrian children aged 9 to 13, where photography became a tool for empowerment and self-discovery. Through visual education, storytelling, and content creation, the children explored new ways of perceiving and capturing the world around them. Together, they transformed their imaginations into compositions that reflected each other's visions, perspectives, and creativity, fostering collaboration, mutual support, and the exchange of ideas.
Photo taken by Rimes, 9 years old
