Stories

Agnes, a seamstress and dressmaker, was given a camera to document her life, at her home and at her shop. Here, with the help of a translator, she explains the significance of her pictures. The first picture is of my apprentice. I have two apprentices. My plan is to help a young girl in Tafo … Continue reading Agnes

William, an ironmonger, was given a camera to capture aspects of his life, both those that cause difficulties and those that bring joy. Through a translator, here is his explanation of the pictures. So first are some pictures of some rough and smooth places, and also some staircases I have been climbing[…] Some of the … Continue reading William

Samuel, a 37-year-old painter, was given a camera to document his life. Through a translator, he describes the pictures here and discusses their significance. I am very interested in farming, because my father was a farmer – that’s what he used to do to take care of me. I have also grown up to love … Continue reading Samuel

Moses was given a camera to document aspects of his life of his choosing. Here, through a translator, he explains his photos and their significance. The first pictures show a couple of buildings– one is made out of wood and the other is a blocks, but it’s uncompleted. Before I had my accident, I was … Continue reading Moses

Elizabeth was given a camera to document her life. In the story that follows she explains through a translator what she focused the camera’s attention on, and why. I have some pictures of my workplace. I sell at the market. I am a trader and I sell tomatoes and other things […and] that is my … Continue reading Elizabeth

Emma was given a camera to take pictures of her life – what she encounters and what is important to her. Through a translator, here is her explanation of the pictures that she took. [The first photo is of my house, and] I think you probably need to know where I live. That’s the house. … Continue reading Emma

Charles was given a camera to take pictures of his life – the people and places, and the important things he encounters. Here is his explanation of the pictures that he took. This [is a picture] of my family. I want people to know that as physically challenged we have the desire to manage our … Continue reading Charles

Edward was given a camera to take pictures of his life – his work, his home, and the places in between. Here is his explanation of the pictures that he took. [This picture] is from the old house where I was staying before. I don’t like the place because it’s a compound house, and because … Continue reading Edward