By Scott MacLennan | Project Leader and Photography Teacher
We are happy to announce that Lensational and 100Cameras are now actively participating with us in this project. Both are committed to empowerment through photography with Lensational having programs aimed at adults and 100Cameras' programs are designed for children and youth. Starting January 2016 we will be teaching courses provided to us by these organizations in digital photography and videography. We've also been fortunate to receive a few older, but perfectly usable dslr cameras for participants to use.
Both organizations provide a platform where the photograph work of our students in Nepal can be displayed, and purchased. Photography is a respected and recognized tool for recovering from the trauma of the earthquakes in Nepal. Women in particular face societal pressures to not openly talk about feelings leaving their emotions from the quake damage silenced and internalized. The lens becomes a way to express visually what is difficult to express verbally.
We are looking forward to a very productive year with several classes and the resulting photographic work of the women and young women from Mankhu Village.
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