Empowering Young Voices: A Glimpse into the Lens on Life and Young People
In a unique collaboration at the Za'atari refugee camp in 2022, the Young People Programme and "Lens on Life" combined education with activism. Through photography workshops, 30 students were empowered to capture sustainability goals and articulate desired change in their communities.
Lens of Change: Empowering Young Visionaries at Za'atari
Armed with cameras and enriched through engaging workshops, 30 students embarked on a journey to visually express their desired community changes in line with sustainability goals. This unique initiative empowered them to tell compelling stories about their hopes and dreams for a better future.
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UAE - UNDP
At Expo 2020 Dubai, Canon and the UN's AYAMI conducted a workshop, led by Laura El-Tantawy, transforming youth ideas from Lebanon and the UAE into actionable plans through storytelling.
UAE - Al Ihsan Charity
In May 2021, Canon Middle East and Al Ihsan Charity ran a youth workshop on Sustainable Development Goals through photography, culminating in an exhibition attended by leading figures.
Jordan – Everyday Refugees
Canon's Young People Programme in Jordan, led by Muhammed Muheisen in August 2022, trained Jordanian and refugee students in photography while focusing on United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
KSA RCU
In January 2022, Canon, the Saudi Royal Commission, and ambassador Tasneem Al Sultan facilitated a program in Al Ula, focusing on sustainability through a female lens. The course comprised twelve in-person sessions and a month of online classes, encompassing photography and videography skills while promoting ethical visual representation.