At Cameras For Girls, we don’t just teach photography skills; we go further than that. We create opportunities for young women in Uganda to build careers in male-dominated media spaces. Since 2018, we’ve trained 129 young women, and 80% of them work as journalists, photojournalists, communications specialists, or in other media-related careers.

But the challenge remains. Women in media continue to face unfair pay, unsafe workplaces, and barriers to opportunity. We are taking back the narrative—ensuring that our graduates get hired, are treated fairly, paid what they deserve, and work in safe environments.

WHAT’S THE JOURNEY FROM STUDENT TO EMPLOYEE?

Start: Receive a camera and training through our 4-phase, year-long program.
Grow: Develop photography, ethical storytelling, business, and job-readiness skills.
Apply: Build a portfolio and LinkedIn profile and gain industry exposure.
Succeed: Secure fair-paying jobs in media-related fields.

This isn’t just a dream—it’s happening. And you can be part of it.

Join The Creators

By joining The Creators, our monthly giving program, you’re not just supporting a cause—you’re changing the future of work for young women in media. Your ongoing support provides them with the tools, mentorship, and job opportunities they need to get hired and thrive in their careers.

So, how do we take control of the narrative? We forge partnerships with media houses and NGOs to place our graduates in safe, supportive work environments. But we go a step further—we directly pay them.

Too often, these organizations fail to compensate young women fairly—or at all. We refuse to let that happen.

Through The Creators, we will pay each graduate $150 USD per month—well above the average wage—so they can support themselves and their families and build sustainable careers in media.