Foto Vwa: Empowering Through Art: August 2008

Introducting Foto Vwa [Notes]!!!

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.
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The Foto Vwa and Foto Vwa [Notes] sites are meant to complement one another so as to enrich the storytelling process.
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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.

Monday, August 25, 2008

Lovelie (Haitian Children's Home)

7 years old - 1st Grade

For more information about Lovelie and Haitian Children's Home, please go to www.haitianchildrenshome.org

Lovelie - Photo Three

Sunday, August 24, 2008

Mackendy (Haitian Children's Home)

15 years old - 8th Grade

For more information about Mackendy and Haitian Children's Home, please go to www.haitianchildrenshome.org

Mackendy - Photo One

Mackendy - Photo Two

Saturday, August 23, 2008

Toto (Haitian Children's Home)

11 years old - 4th Grade

For more information about Toto and Haitian Children's Home, please go to www.haitianchildrenshome.org

Toto - Photo Two

Loudrige (Haitian Children's Home)

16 years old - 6th Grade

For more information about Loudridge and Haitian Children's Home, please go to www.haitianchildrenshome.org

Loudridge - Photo Two

What is Foto Vwa?

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.