Ibali photo collective
Photography is a powerful tool in assisting an individual to engage in a deeper understanding of themselves and their world. Ibali is a workshop that teaches photography to youth in Cape Town’s underprivileged communities.
The primary purpose of Ibali, which means ‘story’ in Xhosa, is to empower young people by teaching them basic photography skills, creating a space for creative expression, and offering ongoing personal mentorship. In addition, their photography has the power to positively impact the broader community by creating awareness of social issues through the eyes of young people. Their images can start conversations that inspire these youth and their community members to bring about solutions to some of the challenges they face. Through the medium of photography, participants are encouraged to raise awareness about important social issues in their communities, and voice their opinions.
The primary purpose of Ibali, which means ‘story’ in Xhosa, is to empower young people by teaching them basic photography skills, creating a space for creative expression, and offering ongoing personal mentorship. In addition, their photography has the power to positively impact the broader community by creating awareness of social issues through the eyes of young people. Their images can start conversations that inspire these youth and their community members to bring about solutions to some of the challenges they face. Through the medium of photography, participants are encouraged to raise awareness about important social issues in their communities, and voice their opinions.
Ibali is a collaboration between Dave Fisher and Penda Trust.
For more information on Penda Trust click here
For more information on Penda Trust click here
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The project has the following main aims:
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Beneficiaries
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Participants will be young men and women aged 16-18. The school will help to identify candidates who are particularly at risk and who would benefit most from personal mentorship and interaction from positive role models. Furthermore, the school will assist in identifying students who have some proven creative or artistic talent leading to a greater chance that the program could act as a catalyst to changing the trajectory of their lives.
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