FotoKonbit

FotoKonbit is a non-profit organization created to empower Haitians to tell their own stories through photography. We teach photography workshops to youth and adults. Inspired by the Creole word "konbit" which can be defined as the coming together of similar talents in an effort towards a common goal, we use our skills as photographers, educators,... and artists to empower Haitians through photography. By partnering with established Haitian organizations, FotoKonbit is uniquely positioned to inspire hope through creative expression and provide Haitians with the opportunity to document their reality and share it with the largest possible audience. Since 2010 we have worked with a group of adults in the southern town of Camp Perrin, youth in four tent communities around Port-au-Prince, a group of young artists in Port-au-Prince, a Haitian organization in Miami and we have a permanent photography class at the Zoranje school just outside of Port-au-Prince. In June of 2012 we had our first workshop in the north of Haiti, in the fishing village of Labadie. Our goal is to work in communities all over Haiti and create a national archive of images of Haiti made by Haitians.Read More