Kenya
YTB Kisumu - Reciprocity Rising
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YTB Kisumu - Reciprocity Rising - Calling for more mutual support. Life is difficult. Helping each other is necessary.
Call To Action (CTA): Let's come to each other's rescue. We need each other, We are better together.
Who to CTA: Our families, Our neighbors, Our communities -- the people in our proximity with encouragement from our virtual friends.
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Photovoice Topics
Photos
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Homeless
Corroded Roof over neighbors
Breakthrough in a roof - we need a breakthrough in mutual support.
What is shown in this photo?
Iron sheets of a house that is corroded and now its coming down.
Why was this photo taken?
To raise an alarm that there are some people in the community that need assistance to have proper housing.
Where was this photo taken?
Kisumu Kenya
KE1
Mutual aid, support
Neighbors collecting free tree seedlings
Growing together, one tree at a time With Hands in the soil, hearts in the cause.
What is shown in this photo?
Neighbors collecting free tree seedlings offered for transplanting after contributing different levels of support during preparations.
Why was this photo taken?
Our commitment to a thriving ecosystem.
Where was this photo taken?
Manwar Tree Nursery Farm, Kisumu
KE2
Mutual aid, support
Child diagnosed with bowel torsion
With community support, they received the help they needed for the baby.
What is shown in this photo?
Child diagnosed with bowel torsion. Family unable to cover the medical expenses due to a lack of insurance.
Why was this photo taken?
Fundraising was done online, showing modern mutual aid conducted digitally.
Where was this photo taken?
At the hospital
KE3
Mutual aid, support
Man carrying a heavy load
Mutual aid is collective support and solidarity
What is shown in this photo?
A man carrying a heavy load of two big Potted Trees by himself
Why was this photo taken?
The burden faced by an individual or community. Community members can come together to help one another in times of need.
Where was this photo taken?
Kisumu, rural area
KE4
Mutual aid, support
Community members waiting to collect water
In a humane society - we do not need to compromise ourselves for human rights.
What is shown in this photo?
Long queue of community members waiting to collect water from a small-capacity tank provided by a kind-hearted neighbor for domestic use.
Why was this photo taken?
Locals face dire situations during extended rainfall delays, including the significant time wasted and the desperate measures some women resort to, such as exchanging sex, in order to access water for domestic use.
Where was this photo taken?
Osiri Village near the shore of Lake Victoria in Kisumu
Lib01
Library, tools & games
Small Community Library
Our brains, our hearts, our souls -- all need food to flourish.
What is shown in this photo?
Small library set to help in research and adding knowledge.
Why was this photo taken?
Communities need libraries to help in adding skills and knowledge to community members and support of stocking more books of different topics/skills and occupation.
Where was this photo taken?
Kisumu Kenya in a small library
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Photovoice Exhibit Displays
photovoiceYTB includes dialogue and selection of photos to exhibit and present to local authorities, community leaders, and people in power in a Call-To-Action that enlists their help to bring about change for better communities - The Co-Production Imperative.
Homeless
H01
Corroded Roof over neighbors
Breakthrough in a roof - we need a breakthrough in mutual support.
What is this photo showing?
Iron sheets of a house that is corroded and now its coming down.
Why is this photo important?
To raise an alarm that there are some people in the community that need assistance to have proper housing.
Where was this photo taken?
Kisumu Kenya
Mutual aid, support
KE1
Neighbors collecting free tree seedlings
Growing together, one tree at a time With Hands in the soil, hearts in the cause.
What is this photo showing?
Neighbors collecting free tree seedlings offered for transplanting after contributing different levels of support during preparations.
Why is this photo important?
Our commitment to a thriving ecosystem.
Where was this photo taken?
Manwar Tree Nursery Farm, Kisumu
Mutual aid, support
KE2
Child diagnosed with bowel torsion
With community support, they received the help they needed for the baby.
What is this photo showing?
Child diagnosed with bowel torsion. Family unable to cover the medical expenses due to a lack of insurance.
Why is this photo important?
Fundraising was done online, showing modern mutual aid conducted digitally.
Where was this photo taken?
At the hospital
Mutual aid, support
KE3
Man carrying a heavy load
Mutual aid is collective support and solidarity
What is this photo showing?
A man carrying a heavy load of two big Potted Trees by himself
Why is this photo important?
The burden faced by an individual or community. Community members can come together to help one another in times of need.
Where was this photo taken?
Kisumu, rural area
Mutual aid, support
KE4
Community members waiting to collect water
In a humane society - we do not need to compromise ourselves for human rights.
What is this photo showing?
Long queue of community members waiting to collect water from a small-capacity tank provided by a kind-hearted neighbor for domestic use.
Why is this photo important?
Locals face dire situations during extended rainfall delays, including the significant time wasted and the desperate measures some women resort to, such as exchanging sex, in order to access water for domestic use.
Where was this photo taken?
Osiri Village near the shore of Lake Victoria in Kisumu
Library, tools & games
Lib01
Small Community Library
Our brains, our hearts, our souls -- all need food to flourish.
What is this photo showing?
Small library set to help in research and adding knowledge.
Why is this photo important?
Communities need libraries to help in adding skills and knowledge to community members and support of stocking more books of different topics/skills and occupation.
Where was this photo taken?
Kisumu Kenya in a small library