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Potential, not Poverty
What happens when young people take control of their stories? The result is a moving short film and campaign called ‘Potential, not Poverty’. The film was created by a group of teenagers in England with experience of the issues addressed, with direction from award-winning film maker Paul Holbrook.
Guatemalan Girls Standing up to Climate Change
I worked with award-winning Brazilian photographer Lusia Dorr, to document the resilience of girls overcoming climate change in Guatemala.
Storytelling in a disaster - the Nepal Earthquake
I caught up with freelance photographer and videographer Suraj Shakya over tea. We produced a short film together in 2016, after the devastating Nepal earthquake. In this interview, Suraj reflects on his experiences as a photographer during the disaster.
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Why we must stop sharing images portraying nameless children in Africa
You might have seen the debate rising in the media this week about celebrity journalist Stacey Dooley’s visit to Uganda. She has been criticized for posting images that reinforce negative stereotypes of poverty.
Young women using citizen journalism to fight sexual harassment
Two inspiring stories from young women saying no to sexual harassment. Through the power of citizen journalism, they are proving why volunteering is crucial to ending harassment in communities.