Overcoming gender inequality and poverty, one camera at a time.
Cameras For Girls Is Different Because it Leads to Job Creation For African Women.
In the short term, creating meaningful employment opportunities is crucial to helping women escape poverty. But in the long term, helping young women launch careers in Africa’s traditionally male-dominated media will lead to societal change and gender equality. At the heart of Cameras for Girls’ mission and values is the focus on job creation. By supporting women in securing financial independence, we foster deep and lasting change across Africa.
Watch our trailer from the Cameras For Girls workshop in Uganda, where we trained 60 women in March 2025.
How Do We Do It?
Cameras For Girls uses photography as the catalyst for gender equality in Africa.
Our approach is simple and powerful: We equip women with cameras to keep and train them in photography, ethical storytelling, and business skills.
The result: Our graduates are breaking gender barriers and pursuing careers as journalists and photographers in what has been male-dominated spaces until now.
Our students don't just learn to capture the world—they seize it with newfound confidence. Our program opens new career options for African women, helps reduce gender inequality, and combats poverty.
Our Impact To Date
-
129
124 girls taught In Uganda
25 girls taught in Tanzania
via our 4-phase year-long program
-
2,000 +
girls taught through
our Online Learning Hub
via various collaborative partners
-
80%
of students in Uganda & Tanzania
found paid work in media
with their new skills
Donor Testimonial
“We are thrilled to have partnered with Cameras For Girls to launch their Job Creation Program. This collaboration provides an incredible opportunity to empower young women through hands-on skills training and real-world job experience. By combining our resources and expertise of Cameras for Girls, we look forward to creating pathways for meaningful employment and entrepreneurship, giving these girls the tools they need to succeed and the confidence to chase their dreams. Together, we hope to make a lasting impact, fostering independence and shaping a brighter future for these talented young women."
— Prasad Family Foundation
Why Your Donation Matters
Many young women graduating from journalism programs in Africa lack the practical skills and equipment to secure paid work. Cameras For Girls bridges this gap by providing aspiring female journalists with their own cameras, hands-on training, and ongoing support.
Your donation helps young women succeed professionally, achieve financial independence, and bring vibrant new voices to Africa’s media spaces.
