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Helpingnot-for-profits forge their visual identities around the globe
W
henToronto’sDanielleDa Silva started travelling andworkingwithnot-for-profits around theworld, she
always hadher camera close at hand. Andwhile shewasn’tworking as a photographer at the time, she
noticed that storytellingwas something these organizations all struggledwith.
“A lot of thenot-for-profits Iwasworking forwere doing life-saving, amazingwork, but they couldn’t justify
spendingmoneyon video andphotos,” saysDa Silva. “I didone project in Indiawhere Iwasworking as a
researcher tohelpDalit (Untouchable) people get free education andhealth care.Thatwas profoundwork forme.
Itwasmy first glimpse at serious injustice. It’s something that I’m verypassionate about correcting.When I came
back itwas reallydifficult to explain topeoplewhat Iwas doing, without visual aid.”
That’swhen she realizedhowpowerful and important imagerywas for not-for-profits. And that’swhen she
foundedPhotographersWithout Borders.This not-for-profit pairs professional photographerswithdevelopment
projects around theworld.Deliveringhigh-quality imagery to these organizations helps them improve their
storytelling and reinforce their impact.
Nowover 500members strong, PhotographersWithout Borders completes 40projects a year around theworld,
eachone dedicated to inspiring social and environmental change by showing theways grassroots initiatives are
addressingproblems.Whether you’re a professional photographer looking to volunteer or someonewhowants to
support this organization, checkout
to learnhow you canhelp. –
ColinField
Photographers
Without Borders
