Arts and Culture Mexico Project #70618

Give a Voice to 60 Orphaned Girls in Morelia

by International Women in Photo Association

Project Report | Feb 17, 2026
Our project is live!

By Isabelle VACCHETTO | Project Leader

We are excited to announce that we launched our My Photo My Voice project in Morelia, Mexico, earlier this month!

Implemented in collaboration with Catako (Mexico), and local institutions, My Photo My Voice addresses the urgent need for psychosocial and creative support for children in institutional care in Michoacan. Through photography, these young participants will not only develop artistic skills but also share their perspectives, amplify their voices, and connect with their communities in meaningful ways.

To kick off our launch on February 13th, we started with our first photo workshop with the kids.

This is just the beginning. As this is a year-long project, your continued support is vital to ensuring we can provide the best possible support to participants, such as incorporating more women’s rights workshops and photography materials.

We cannot thank you enough for your support so far, and we hope you will continue to share the word about this project. In addition to this update, you’ll find photos illustrating the photovoice methodology and offering a deeper insight into the workshops and the participants’ experiences.

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Oct 20, 2025
Thanks to your support, we will be launching in January 2026!

By Damaris De Leon | Project Leader

First of all, we are thrilled to confirm that the project will begin at the start of next year. Your dedication and commitment are turning this vision into reality.

Since the start of this campaign, we have proactively raised awareness about the power of the Photovoice methodology. Through these efforts, we have reached new audiences, connected with potential collaborators and donors, and developed varied engagement strategies.

We have created a variety of communication materials, such as flyers, posters, a video, and three websites available in French, English, and Spanish.

Thanks to these efforts and other initiatives, we successfully secured support from the City of Paris, which aligns with and believes in our vision. We are proud to be one of the few projects this year to receive backing from the City of Paris for international cooperation.

In the lead-up to our launch, we have two primary objectives. First, we will continue our communication efforts to promote awareness and engagement, expanding our reach across social media platforms. Second, we are preparing for the first workshops in Morelia.

Key milestones still lie ahead, and your continued support is essential to achieving them. Our immediate goal is to reach $5,000 by year’s end, a crucial step that will enable us to organize additional workshops, including those focused on women's rights.

We sincerely appreciate your ongoing engagement and encourage you to continue spreading the word. Alongside this report, you’ll find photos and links that provide a deeper insight into the project. If you have any questions, ideas, or suggestions, we would love to hear from you.

Warm regards,

on behalf of the entire project team, and all the beneficiaries in Morelia.

Links:

Our Project Website

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