photovoice

Printed photos spread out on the ground and participants sitting in a circle around them
PVWW educator Erica Belli had the privilege of using arts-based methods with child refugees traveling the perilous Balkan Route. She came away humbled by their openness, trust, creativity, and resilience.
Blurred lights
Using examples from her vast experience, photographer, filmmaker, and participatory visual media practitioner Ingrid Guyon prioritizes placing participants and their community at the centre of the photovoice process.
A person gathering water in a bucket
A researcher studying water insecurity in rural Malawi talks about using photovoice to overcome cultural and language barriers, thus doing justice to the co-researcher perspective when reporting data.
People’s shadows on a snowy surface
Sometimes we see sweeping changes in policy and legislation emerging from the voice of the people, but equally as valid are the small steps and changes which occur for participants.
Photo of dunes against a bright blue sky
A photo-elicitation study reveals that spending time in nature can be a powerful way to connect to our Inner Child and open ourselves to a more creative and playful approach to daily life.
4 participants stand together holding their poster with photos and captions
In April, Photovoice Worldwide educators traveled to Dubai, UAE, to conduct a two-day, intensive, photovoice training. While there, they experienced historic rains and flooding.
Child sitting in a red wagon with food. The sidewalk in front on the wagon is covered in snow and difficult to move forward
By exploring the intersection of culture, environmental influences, and individual behaviors, a photovoice project aims to inform the development of practical and culturally relevant interventions tailored to the needs of African American mothers.
Photo of 3 boys talking to each other and walking on a dirt road
A photographer living in Northeast Brazil takes the Photovoice Worldwide Intensive School and, by learning about Paulo Freire's roots, is given a whole new perspective on the city she calls home and the work she is doing to try and lift the oppressed.
Snowy alleyway between two buildings at night, lit by a few streetlights
In Canada, a team of 27 youth with lived experience use photovoice to reflect on their COVID-19 vaccine experiences, while fostering and building their skills as photographers.
Julissa standing next to her poster from APHA
Social worker and PhD candidate Julissa Torres-Adames believes that, “With proper support, photovoice can...help clients work through past traumas and narrative therapy approaches.” PVWW interviewed Julissa about a project she co-facilitated with persons accessing services for mental health and substance use issues.
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