By Sarah Waithera | Binti Pamoja Core Program Officer
In CFK’s Daughters United program (Binti Pamoja in Swahili), girls are given opportunities to practice and develop artistic and professional skills that they wouldn’t have the chance to develop otherwise. These include dance, creative writing, leadership skills, and photography, among others. By practicing and improving these and other skills, girls build confidence, self-esteem, and a sense of community and safety with other girls who face similar challenges from living in Kibera.
Recently, Binti Pamoja held a photography workshop for those interested in learning how to take photos. Many of the girls in the program were very excited, since they don’t own cameras and never had the chance to take photos before.
25 girls between the ages of 12 and 15 participated in the general photography training, while 10 who showed a special interest in the subject got the chance to do a photo shoot at different locations throughout Kibera. Each group was given a different focus. For example, one pair of girls took photos of small businesses throughout Kibera, while other pairs took pictures of children and their surroundings. (You can see their photos below.)
The aim of the photo shoots was for the girls to discover, investigate, and write stories based on their photos. This writing assignment will be completed in November, during another Binti Pamoja workshop focusing on creative storytelling. We’re excited to share the completed stories with you then!
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