Photojournalism workshop for Youth of Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico

Dates:
June 23-30, 2008

Beneficiaries:
Youth of Nezahualcóyotl; ages 13-17

Goal:
Create a sense of pride in community and awareness about social issues present in the lives of youth living in Nezahualcóyotl. Inspire and empower youth to make a difference in themselves and their communities through photojournalism.

Photographers:
Oscar Castillo, Brian Frank, Nikola Okin Frioli, Federico Gama, Sergio Beltran Garcia, Darcy Holdorf, Carlos Alvarez Montero, Michael Mullady, Jessica Pons, Paulina Rodriguez, Benjamin Thomas.

Budget:
$7,000.00 US Dollars. Project Luz and photographers are committed to this project on a volunteer basis.

Our needs are as follows:

- 20 digital cameras.
- Teaching facilities in Nezahualcoyotl.
- Lunch for all students and volunteers.
- Accommodations for volunteering photographers.
- Transportation of students during workshop.

For more info:
jasmin@projectluz.org