Agents of Nonprofit Using Cameras to Create Global Impact with Amina Mohamed
May 19, 2025
44:25
In this inspiring episode of Agents of Nonprofit, I speak with Amina Mohamed, founder of Cameras For Girls, about her transformative work empowering women in East Africa through photography and ethical storytelling. Drawing from her personal journey as a Ugandan refugee turned filmmaker, Amina shares how a single trip back to Uganda led to a grassroots movement that equips women with the skills, tools, and confidence to become storytellers, journalists, and agents of change. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in gender equity, storytelling ethics, and sustainable nonprofit impact.
Topics We Cover:
- How Amina’s background in storytelling and refugee experience led to founding Cameras For Girls
- The ripple effect of teaching photography as a path to employment and self-expression
- Partnering with journalism schools in Africa to close the practical training gap for women
- Why ethical storytelling is a radical act in nonprofit and development sectors
- The harm of traditional NGO language and why terms like “empower” can be problematic
- Real-world examples of participatory photography that honour consent and agency
- How equipment—from point-and-shoot to mirrorless cameras—can transform access
- Why changing the lens means changing the power dynamic in storytelling
To Learn More and Connect with Amina:
Cameras For Girls Website
Cameras For Girls LinkedIn
Cameras For Girls on Instagram