Foto Vwa [Notes] is a blog where our staff and participants can record their thoughts related to the Foto Vwa process. Although Foto Vwa mostly involves the use of photography to express voice, this blog will serve as another, written, medium for expression. ••• The Foto Vwa and Foto Vwa [Notes] sites are meant to complement one another so as to enrich the storytelling process. ••• Foto Vwa [Notes] is also a site where other notable photography projects will receive mention and discussion. Many projects similar to those undertaken by Foto Vwa are making a difference throughout the world. These projects deserve praise and publicity and will be mentioned as frequently as possible.
A variation on Photo Voice, developed by Caroline C. Wang and Mary Ann Burris, Foto Vwa puts cameras in the hands of people around the world, giving them the opportunity to express themselves and tell their stories.
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Foto Vwa focuses on empowering vulnerable populations, creating conversation, and taking seriously the perspective of others.
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An emphasis is placed on displaying photographs in public spaces and recognizing how these images relate to issues of social justice. But Foto Vwa is not all serious, it's also about the opportunity to have fun and play.