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Lightbox: expressions of hope from young women in the kibera slums of nairobi

LightBox is comprised entirely of photographs and essays by teenage girls who are members of The Binti Pamoja Center. All of the pictures were taken with simple point-and-shoot cameras during the period of 2002-2004. Most of the photographers had never before held a camera, and were provided less than two hours of basic training. Their expressions offer a candid look at the lives of young women in poverty. LightBox demonstrates the value of empowering a young woman and is a celebration of the victories these young women achieve every day. Their photography and essays display a powerful message – one of struggle, perseverance and hope.

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