Cameras For Girls equips young African women with practical photography and ethical storytelling skills to help them pursue careers in journalism, photography, communications and media.

Our year-long program combines hands-on training, equipment, career development and mentorship to help bridge the gap between education and paid work.

Yes. Cameras For Girls is a registered Canadian charity and has operated as a charity since 2021. Our Charity # is 715593075RR0001.

We are also registered in Uganda as Cameras For Girls Training Initiative Limited, a nonprofit Company Limited by Guarantee. Our registration # is 80034209021119.

Our annual reports, financial information and organizational policies are available through our Transparency page.

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Many young women complete journalism and communications studies without the practical experience, equipment, portfolios or professional networks employers expect.

We help close those gaps by preparing students for the realities of working in media — from developing technical skills and professional portfolios to applying for jobs, finding freelance assignments and building industry connections.

Our in-person program begins with an intensive four-day workshop covering camera operation, exposure, composition, visual and ethical storytelling and practical fieldwork.

Learning continues throughout the year through virtual instruction, assignments, photo reviews and our Online Learning Hub, allowing students to keep developing their skills after the workshop ends.

Ethical storytelling guides both how we represent the women and communities we work with and how we train our students.

As emerging photographers, journalists and communicators, our students learn to tell stories through a lens of dignity, grounded in informed consent, agency, accurate representation and respect. They learn to recognize power imbalances, challenge stereotypes and consider the rights and safety of the people whose stories they tell.

Career readiness is built directly into our program. Students receive support with portfolios, CVs, LinkedIn, networking, pricing their work and approaching potential employers and clients.

We also build relationships with organizations and industry partners that can provide internships, freelance assignments and employment opportunities for our graduates.

Knowing how to take a photograph isn't enough if you don't have access to the equipment needed to practise or work professionally.

Providing each student with a camera of her own means she can continue building her portfolio, accept assignments and earn income from her skills after her initial training.

We collaborate with universities, NGOs, community organizations, media organizations, employers, professional networks, corporations and funders.

Partnerships can support student training, provide professional opportunities for graduates, contribute expertise or resources, or help us expand programming into new communities.

Partner With Us

Yes. Our graduates are available for paid photography, event coverage, NGO documentation, visual storytelling and other media assignments, particularly in Uganda and Tanzania.

Hiring a graduate gives her valuable professional experience while providing your organization with a trained African visual storyteller.

Work With Our Graduates

The program has four phases: intensive in-person training; continued virtual learning and photo reviews; business, portfolio and career development; and long-term mentorship and job access.

This structure gives students time to practise, receive feedback and develop professionally rather than relying on a single short-term workshop.

Check out Our Year-Long Program

Our in-person programs currently operate in Uganda and Tanzania, while our Online Learning Hub extends access to photography and storytelling education to women across Africa. A planned expansion to Kenya will happen in June, 2027.

Our vision is to reach 30,000 women across seven African countries by 2030.

Our in-person programs are designed primarily for young African women pursuing careers in journalism, photography, communications and related media fields.

Eligibility varies by cohort and country. Application requirements are announced when recruitment opens for each new program.

Yes. Our mentors help students navigate the transition from training into professional life by sharing experience, guidance and industry knowledge.

Mentors may come from photography, journalism, communications, media, marketing, business and other relevant professional backgrounds.

Become a Mentor

Yes. Volunteer opportunities depend on our current program and organizational needs and may include professional skills training, fundraising, communications and other areas of expertise.

Volunteer With Us

Yes, we accept selected new and gently used photography equipment.

Because our students train with specific camera equipment, donated cameras may either be used within our programs or sold to help fund the purchase of cameras suitable for student training.

Donate Camera Equipment

You can support Cameras For Girls through one-time or monthly donations, securities, Donor-Advised Funds and other giving options.

Donations help fund cameras, training, mentorship, career development and the expansion of our programs for African women pursuing careers in media.

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