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Kids with Cameras

Have a read of the mission statement of ‘Kids with Cameras’ followed by part of an article about the documentary ‘Born into Brothels’. Creative actions that empower and give voice to those marginalised….. gotta love that.

‘Kids with Cameras is a non-profit organization that teaches the art of photography to marginalized children in communities around the world. We use photography to capture the imaginations of children, to empower them, building confidence, self-esteem and hope. We share their vision and voices with the world through exhibitions, books, websites and film. We are committed to furthering their general education beyond photography either by linking with local organizations to provide scholarships or by developing our own schools with a focus on leadership and the arts."

Born into Brothels (by Jessie Doerrer, sojourners)

"Born into Brothels was one of the major surprises of the Oscar awards this year, winning the Academy Award for best documentary. It’s a story about children who live in Calcutta’s red-light district, whom photojournalist Zana Briski got to know when she set out to document the lives of more than 7,000 prostitutes there.

None of the children could stay away from her. They were fascinated by why she’d come there, and by how she used the camera that was always fixed around her neck. So Briski decided to begin teaching photography to eight children, most between the ages of 10 and 15. She had no idea how much this small offering of her talents would impact them and infuse them with hope. After two years - she started in 1998 - Briski realised she had the makings of a film."

Read the full review: http://go.sojo.net/ct/FpSXwEs1emeo/

Visit the Kids with Cameras site. http://www.kids-with-cameras.org/home/