Making a difference in the lives of children in distressed areas by teaching them life skills through photography.
WHAT WE DO.
Four out of five children in impoverished areas spend more time on the streets than in a classroom. We provide education and mentorship to at-risk youth, keeping them off the streets and out of harm’s way.
We teach vulnerable students the art and business of photography. From using a camera to digital production and office applications, students develop not only technical and creative skills, but also social-emotional skills to help them succeed in the world.
We’re introducing a new generation of artists. Our students take the knowledge we’ve given them to capture their unique perspectives. Their photographs are printed and put on display for the world to see.
The students become the teachers. We encourage all advancing students and graduates to become certified trainers in the Photo Start program, creating employment opportunities and organizations on the ground.
One of the first lessons in our program is on proper hygiene, particularly with washing hands using anti-bacterial soap, and keeping our fingers away from our faces. This is good advice every day, but especially good advice now.
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A wise man once said, “Begin at the beginning and go on till you come to the end, then begin again.” This is exactly what 2019 was for us; a new beginning with additional team members and partners for the Photo Start Kenya Program. We experienced the joys of learning new skills. We accompanied our […]
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In the cozy room, we all sit preparing for the LifeCircle session – always scheduled for Friday. The atmosphere is warm. Older students make cheerful noises as Jeri, the day’s life coach and teacher, takes out a piece of chalk to write on the scribbly blackboard. The younger ones remain silent, eager to hear what […]
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