Yet We Live, Strive and Succeed
Presented by the World Summit of Educators in partnership and the Center for Race, Ethnicity, and Human Rights at Soka University of America
How do marginalized or disenfranchised communities identify, represent, and enhance their community through Freirean philosophy of reflection, critical dialogue, co-teaching, and direct action to influence policymakers to facilitate changes necessary for justice and equality?
YET WE LIVE, STRIVE AND SUCCEED draws on international educators, scholars, and community participants using Photovoice. This participatory, arts-based action research and education method gives voice to participants’ experiences and perspectives. Photovoice can simultaneously facilitate critical consciousness-raising for social action, social change, and racial justice.
Chair: Ian Olivo Read, PhD — Soka University, USA
Daniel Meirinho, PhD — Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Trinidad Jackson, MS, MPH — University of Louisville, USA
Joana Roque de Pinho, PhD — Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (ISCTE-IUL), Portugal
Olhares do Gramacho, Rio de Janeiro - Brazil
- Daniel Meirinho , PhD — Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Jardim Gramacho, Rio de Janeiro
Playful dynamics performed in the Workshops of Olhares do Gramacho Project
Playful dynamics performed in the Workshops of Olhares do Gramacho Project
Children and young people in their first contact with the photography equipment used
Children and young people in their first contact with the photography equipment used
First photos of friends inside of the organization
Taking pictures in the streets of the community
Exercise of photograph something beautiful in the landfill Jardim Gramacho
Exercise of photograph something beautiful in the landfill Jardim Gramacho
Street pets
Photograph of Cassio (12 years old)
Photograph of Iris (13 years old)
Photograph of Anderson (14 years old)
Photograph of Cassiane (12 years old)
Photograph of Ruan (11 years old)
Choice of the photos for exhibition
Choice of the photos for exhibition
Final exhibition performed at the wall of Casa Amarela
Participants' certificates
Final exhibition performed at the wall of Casa Amarela
West Louisville Photovoice, Kentucky - USA
Trinidad Jackson, MS, MPH — University of Louisville
Anne S. - LEADERSHIP Theme: Racism
Abdul S. - BOARDS Theme: Hopelessness
Stephanie J. - A STOP ON FACTORY ROW DIMINISHES LIFESPAN OF RESIDENTS Theme: Unsafety
A.Bailey - A PHOENIX RISES
Pam N. - HOW DARE YOU
Brina J. - FOR THE LOVE OF THE MOVEMENT
A. Williams - READY TO DIE Theme: Hopelessness
E. Clemons - YOUNG SOLDIER Theme: Safety
E. Clemons Theme: Hope
Monique W. - MY FAITH GIVES ME HOPE
A.Bailey - THE DROPPED BALL
Kris - DIRT BOWL RESURRECTION Theme: Hope
A.Bailey - A CITY FULL OF GAME CHANGERS
Kris - WASTED RESOURCES Theme: Racism
Ralph - Theme: Hope
D. Dawson BENDING BACKWARDS… Theme: Safety and Hope
Exposing Stereotypes with Participatory Photography: Lessons from Kenya, Guinea-Bissau and Japan.
Joana Roque de Pinho, PhD - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (ISCTE-IUL), Centro de Estudos Internacionais, Lisboa, Portugal
Photo by Papis Camará. Cashew.
Photo by Mariama Cassamá.
Photo by Papis Camará. In the mangrove rice fields.
Photo by Manuel Camará. Collecting thatching grass.
Photo by Sene Bangurá.
Photo by Manuel Camará. Threshing rice.
Photo by Mussa Conté.
Photo by Lissa Turé.
Photo by Banna Seidi.
Photo by Mariama Cassamá
Photo by Umaro Finhane Nanao
Photo by Manuel Tchudá
Photo by Bulutna Nancussa
Photo by Papis Demba Camará
Photo by Papis Demba Camará
Photo by Bebe Naman
Photo by Manuel Camará
Photo by Albat Ialá
Photo by Paulo Nanfuta