414. Meet the Mission: Cameras For Girls: Lifting Women's Voices Through Photography - Amina Mohamed

StorytellingMission Story

Apr 24

Written By Andie Murphy

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Overview

Meet Amina. This founder is on a mission to fuel women’s empowerment and gender equity in Africa using photography as the catalyst. Amina came to Canada in 1972 as a refugee from Uganda and grew up connected to two vastly different countries and cultures. Her love of photography led her to spend 15 years in the film in TV industry until she founded Cameras for Girls. Through this nonprofit, participants receive a camera to keep and take part in a 4-phase photography and business-skills program to support their career goals. Tune in to hear about this incredible org that has successfully trained 47 girls in Uganda and created pathways for 65% of them to have full-time paid work in photography-related careers📸

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Amina’s story and journey as a founder
Overview + Impact of Cameras for Girls
Ethical storytelling through the lens of photography

Today’s Guest

Amina Mohamed, Founder + Lead Photographer, Cameras For Girls

“Mentor somebody to bring them up to where you are.”

— Amina Mohamed, Founder + Lead Photographer, Cameras For Girls

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Episode Highlights

Amina’s story and journey to where she is today (4:20)
History + Overview of Cameras for Girls (10:45)
What cameras and these workshops unlock for girls (13:00)
Ethical Storytelling through the Lens of Photography (19:35)
Patience’s Story (28:30)
A powerful moment of philanthropy in Amina’s life (32:00)
Amina’s One Good Thing: If you have a gift, don’t keep it to yourself. Pay it forward. (35:00)
How to connect with Amina and Camera for Girls (35:50)

Powerful Quotes

“Mentor somebody to bring them up to where you are.” -Amina

“What do you need to succeed?” -Amina

“Storytelling is at the heart of everything they do.” -Amina

“What really keeps me going is building community, both locally and internationally. When I can collaborate with others to bring this mission and their mission together to expound that effect, that's where the magic happens.” -Amina

“People at the end of the day want to do good.” -Amina