Without a doubt, education is our greatest weapon must Empower yourself. However, worldwide, there are still 29 Millions of girls out of school and in primary education Gender equality is only in Percent of Country (Secondary the gap is larger). In the poorest regions, girls face every day barriers to education due to poverty, cultural norms and practices, poor infrastructure and violence.
South African photographer
Olwage’s latest work,
This latest project of hers is a perfect fit for her practice centered on long-term collaborative projects, where she aims to create images of a space for people by actively participating in the creation .
Read our Q&A with the artist to learn more.
in June 090 I was commissioned to direct a short documentary about Dr. Kakenya Ntaiya who founded Kakenya’s Dream, a use of education A girl-empowering nonprofit that ends harmful traditional practices, including female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage, and transforms communities in rural Kenya. Part of this project was created during my participation in the PHmuseum Documentary Photography Masterclass whose tuition was generously supported by the International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF).
During my visit to Kakenya I had the privilege of spending time with the girls there during my dream school. When girls have the opportunity to complete their studies in an environment that supports and encourages their dreams, I am struck by how school shapes their confidence and the transformation that occurs.
