CHANGING WORLDS WITH PHOTOGRAPHY.

Thika , Kenya - Photographer & Videographer - Siân Wright

Thank you for taking the time to learn about my upcoming trip to Thika, Kenya with Photographers Without Borders! 

About me:

I am a professional cinematographer and photographer who specializes in documentary filmmaking and photojournalism. I moved to the United States from North West England at the age of 14, and as an immigrant I have a particular passion for creating images that confront social misconceptions. I use color and tone to capture culture, location, and emotion, focusing my work on that single frame in time where environment and individual collide.

About the project:

The purpose of this project is to document the work of the Karibu Centre in Thika, Kenya. This organization offers pre-school, after school programs, and job readiness training for underprivileged families. Since change happens at the community level, their programs not only engage children and youth, but also empower parents, driving change throughout the whole community. I will be documenting this work for fourteen days in September and visiting local villages, daycare and other key programs within the organization.

The Karibu Centre’s mission resonates with my own belief in the importance of empowering communities as a whole. For a child to have the most opportunity they should be a part of a healthy environment and be able to return to a healthy home. By providing both an education to children of all ages and job training for families, it creates a chain reaction towards bettering the community from the inside out.

For more information visit https://www.thekaribucentre.com

Why is this important?

The need for content is more important than ever. These services often come at a cost, widening the gap between those with and without resources.

In a world where we often see the same images repeated over and over, my objective is to highlight the stories less told and give a voice to those without one. I believe in narrowing the gap of inequality and empowering those most underrepresented. 

Together we can help this community to flourish, as well as lead by example for others to create positive change within their own communities. 

Thank you again for your support in any way shape or form! Please feel free to follow along with my journey and reach out with any questions.

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