Our mission at Cameras For Girls is to equip young African women with photography and ethical storytelling skills to break gender barriers and build careers in male-dominated media spaces. The goal is financial independence and the ability to use their voices because they are stifled by cultural barriers and barriers to entry.

Young women across Africa encounter numerous barriers on their path to career success, ranging from limited opportunities to cultural biases, systemic harassment, and gender discrimination.

Cameras For Girls prepares African women to surmount these challenges and enter paid jobs in media. Our year-long program equips our students with a camera to keep and skills in photography, ethical storytelling, and business.

While our primary focus is on young women who want to become journalists, we also nurture talent in photography, communications, and related fields that have traditionally been male-dominated.

We know our program works: An impressive 80% of our graduates have secured full-time paid positions in journalism, communications, and photography-related careers.

But the impact of our work extends beyond the individual women we train. By equipping our students with skills and confidence, we improve the lives of their families and communities. Our program has a ripple effect that creates more equitable and prosperous communities.

And our impact will continue to grow across Africa. Through our commitment to gender equality, poverty alleviation, and job creation, we will make a tangible impact on the lives of girls, women, families, and communities across the continent.

The 4-Phases of Our Flagship Program