Agents of Nonprofit
A weekly podcast interviewing everyday superheroes and the services and technologies they provide to nonprofits. The goal is to inform nonprofit organizations about ideas, services, and products that can help.
Agents of Nonprofit
Using Cameras to Create Global Impact with Amina Mohamed
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
