Photography for Change - Programme No. 1

Meridian Raw CIOis a registered charity that helps to bring about social change and advocacy through creative participatory photography programmes, inspiring photo-walks and community photography projects.We use photography as an empowerment tool for marginalised communities, socially excluded individuals and for the wider community.Our vision is of a world where everyone is empowered to live fuller lives. Our mission is to bring communities together to  drive positive change through photography.Through our guided photography workshops, participants will be encouraged to use digital cameras to take pictures that highlight personal issues in their life, provide an insight into their community, highlight issues around a given topic and communicate expressions of feelings through imagery.Meridian Raw CIO is motivated and driven by the impact of our work. It's the positive change that we see in people and communities that is the most valuable and valued part of what we do. To ensure we consistently deliver positive social change, we have identified three key desired outcomes which help articulate the impact that we aim to achieve:​Improved health and wellbeingStronger and more resilient communitiesReduced social isolation

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Photography for Change is new participatory photography project based in Exeter, which consists of 4, 10-week participatory photography programmes.
Each free 10-week photography programme enables participants to create their own photo-story or photographic theme and build a portfolio of images.  In addition, all participants have the opportunity to take part in the following activities: 
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<LI>Create your own photo-story, theme or portfolio of image</LI>
<LI>Build a portfolio of images</LI>
<LI>Take part in innovative photo-dialogue exercises</LI>
<LI>Learn and develop basic camera skills</LI>
<LI>Go on 3 Photography/community trips</LI>
<LI>Exibit your images in a photography exhibition</LI>
<LI>Learn how to plan your photography project</LI>
<LI>Work in a safe environment within small group</LI>
<LI>Take part in a fun and creative activity</LI>
</UL>
The first programme will be taking place at <A HREF="http://palacegatecentre.co.uk/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Palace Gate Centre, Exeter </A> and it will begin on Tuesday 25th September, 10:00am - 1:00pm. The final session will be on Tuesday 4th December. 
Photography for Change uses photography as a means of engagement and empowerment and is managed by Meridian Raw CIC and funded by the <A HREF="https://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Big Lottery Fund</A> and aims to provide the opportunity for communities to come together in a creative project and develop their own photography project and develop their photographic skills. In addition, participants will be encouraged to use photography as a means of change in their lives or within their community.
Throughout the course we would like you to have access to a digital camera, so please bring along your digital camera or digital phone so the facilitator is able to see what equipment you will be using in the project. If you do not have access to a digital camera then we may be able to supply one, however, we only have a very limited number.
 Header Image: © Susan Holden/Meridian Raw CIC 2018

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