Organization of the Year – Lensational

Episode summary: Photography with a purpose. Our Organization of the Year Lensational is meeting these times of heightened social awareness and concerns about our planet's future by documenting real-life events and personal experiences. Lensational equips marginalized women in the developing world with digital cameras and photography training to tell their stories. Hear from COP26 speaker Lensational CEO Lydia Wanjiku Kibandi how photography can encourage action and understanding.

 

Topics discussed in this episode:

- How Lensational Works [8:33]

- Photography Issues [11:04]

- Affects of Climate Change [13:38]

- How People Can Provide Support [18:49]

- Plans for the Future [20:34]

- Revolutionize the Concept of Philanthropy [22:53]

 

Quote:

“Here in Kenya, we're discussing with the women how their perspectives and viewpoints on climate change can inform the development of plans and policies in national adaptation and planning. Then as we spoke about it, it occurred to me that many of them felt as though it was such a farfetched dream. They felt like their voices were too far from the policymakers and the people who needed to hear these stories. Eventually, one of the women, her name is Esther, said, never in her lifetime has anyone ever inquired what the impacts of the climate crisis could be on their land, much less on her personal life and like many other women.

She felt her voice is too far to go to those that make the decisions that directly or indirectly impact their lives.”

 

Resource:

United Nations Economic and Social Council, Commission on the Status of Women

Lensational

International Women’s Day

Sustainable Development Goals

https://www.lensational.org

https://photos.lensational.org/index

 

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