Discover the transformative power of photography with Lensational, a non-profit social enterprise equipping underrepresented women with the skills and tools for photography, so they can document and tell their own stories. cvcv
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There are various ways in which you can support Lensational and/or the women and girls we work with directly!
Purchase photographs
Own a piece of empowerment
Purchase Stunning Photographs by marginalised women for Personal and Editorial Use.
50% of all proceeds go back to our photographers
Become a Mentor
Join our Movement
Join us in our mission to amplify marginalised voices and create a more inclusive world with your donation.
Your donation to our organization helps us train and support these women, providing them with the tools and resources they need to share their unique perspectives and stories
Donate a Camera
Unleash your creativity
At Lensational we believe in the power of collaboration to create meaningful change. We are always looking to expand our reach and make a greater impact in the lives of marginalised women through photography.
Your partnership can make that difference
Blog
A New Phase of Lensational and NAP GN’s Climate Initiative Using the Power of Photography – Reflections with Faye Cuevas, Lensational Board Chair
Hero Image by Jik Reuben By Faye Cuevas, Chair of Lensational Board We think and dream in stories. Since the dawn of civilization, our history has been told through images and stories, passed down in ancient languages, symbols, and texts. Today, these stories, once discovered, reveal the lived experiences of our ancestors and allow us to build identity across generations.
COP29 – Our Call for Special Emphasis on the Needs of Women, Indigenous, and Frontline Communities
By Lydia Wanjiku and Lucile Stengel In the green hills of Nyamagabe, Southern Rwanda, lies the home of Martha Mukarwego and her husband Kanyandekwe Mukarwego, both home farmers who support their large family and grandchild through farming. For many years, Martha and her husband grew food — mostly sweet potatoes and cassavas — for home consumption, and sold their surplus
Beyond training: Fostering independence among our photographers
In the midst of the 2020 COVID-19 downtime, we seized the opportunity to reflect and reevaluate our training approach and the impact it had on the women we work with. Previously, our training was an 8-hour program spread across a week, but as demand increased for our photographers’ services, we noticed a gap as our photographers were not fully equipped
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is this website all about?
We believe in the power of photography to amplify voices of marginalised women around the world. We provide these women, who have faced discrimination and disadvantage due to their gender, race, ethnicity, or socio-economic status, with the tools and skills to document and tell their stories with dignity. Our website showcases the beautiful and unique photographs taken by these women, empowering them to share their perspectives and experiences with the world.
How are the photographers compensated for their work?
We believe in fair and ethical compensation for our photographers. They receive 50% of the sale price for each photograph sold, and we also provide them with support and resources to help them grow their careers. Our goal is to empower these talented women and provide them with a platform to share their work with the world.
