PhotoVoices Call for Partners
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ACIC's PhotoVoices Program enables youth to share the narratives they want to tell through photos, and connects youth from Atlantic Canada and the Global South in an experience of storytelling, skills building, providing them a space to explore social justice, while learning from experts in the field.
Stories are powerful: they weave people and experiences together, and shape how we see the world. Knowing the impact and value of a well-told story, ACIC’s PhotoVoices Program empowers youth to share the narratives they want to tell through photos.Â
Through the program, Atlantic Canadian youth and youth from the Global South use photos to share their stories, build skills, explore the Sustainable Development Goals, learn from experts in the field, and so much more.
Gender inequality is deeply rooted in our society. Women and girls worldwide are under-represented in leadership positions, refused access to education, economic empowerment, and essential health services, and are targeted victims of violence and discrimination. While all women face inequality, the consequences can be harsher for those coping with intersectional factors. Not all women share the same experiences, therefore strategies for change must also consider the effects of race, class, age, sexuality, ability, and nationality. Solutions to address these issues must be led by self-determining people in collaboration with their Communities and Nations. Given this realitiy, the 2024 PhotoVoice program will focus on female-identified and/or Two Spirit identified youth.
ACIC is currently seeking an international partner/s for its PhotoVoices Program. The purpose of this program is to help budding photographers/journalists build their skills and portfolios while taking part in an intercultural program. The program will include youth 18-28 years from Atlantic Canada and youth from the partner organization/s country.
Program timeline:
International partner selection: October 21, 2024
Youth recruitment: November to January 2024/25
Program start date: January 19, 2025
10 youth sessions will be held weekly from January 19 to March 23, 2025 -, on Sunday's
Program end date: March 2024
Final report (narrative and financial): April 15, 2025
Role of the Partner Organization:
Select 10-15 eligible, female identified youth for the program
Liaise with ACIC to make decisions on program implementation
Provide support to youth participants in all aspects of program to ensure a positive experience and completion
Administer program funds in accordance with ACIC funding requirments
Complete mid-project and final reports (narrative and financial)
Partner Qualifications:
Partner must be located in an Official Development Assistance (ODA) country
Must be a registered charity, non-governmental, non-profit, or civil society organization
Must have been established in 2017 or earlier
Must work directly with youth ages 18-30
Youth must have English proficiency (at a minimum)
Must have the organizational capacity to support the program
Must have a strong commitment to supporting and strengthening gender equality through their programs
Note: This application is for the international partner to complete, NOT for youth. Youth do not need to be selected in advance of submitting the application. If you are a youth interested in participating in the PhotoVoices Program, click here.
ACIC members and partners will be given priority.
Applications deadline is October 13, 2024
For more information contact Jackie at 902.431.2311 or jackie@acic-caci.org.
More information about the program:
To achieve program goals, the PhotoVoices Program uses Participatory Action Research and the process of photovoice as a visually effective and transforming process, which helps to communicate diverse understandings and needs. It is most useful in:
Empowering marginalized and underserved individuals & communitiesConnecting disparate community voicesRaising awareness & action on community issuesEvaluating collaborative initiatives Reaching and motivating decision makersÂ
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PhotoVoices Call for Partners
ACIC's PhotoVoices Program enables youth to share the narratives they want to tell through photos, and connects youth from Atlantic Canada and the Global South in an experience of storytelling, skills building, providing them a space to explore social justice, while learning from experts in the field.