Stories are powerful: they weave people and experiences together, and shape how we see the world. Knowing the impact and value of a well-told story, Connecting the Dots Foundation X Altanic Council for International Cooperation collaborated on the Photo-Voices Program that empowers youth to share the narratives they want to tell through photos. Participants, as part of this program, got to share, network and collaborate with like-minded youth living in Atlantic Canada and the Global South, develop skills in photography, communication, social justice action, storytelling, and learn how to address community needs, concerns, planning and other lived realities.
These were the thoughts of the 10 carefully chosen individuals who participated in the project.