This is Home: Youth Document Life in a Nairobi Slum
February 3 – June 3, 2012
This Is Home: Youth Document Life in a Nairobi Slum is an exhibition of photographs taken by children who live in the Mathare Slums, one of the largest informal settlements in Nairobi, Kenya. Ten students, ages 12 -15 years, were given disposable cameras to take photos. They had never held a camera before and were taking photographs for the first time. This exhibit contains a representative selection of their photos documenting life in the Mathare slums. These students capture simple scenes from everyday life as well as the remarkable character and resilience of the people.
February 3 – June 3, 2012
This Is Home: Youth Document Life in a Nairobi Slum is an exhibition of photographs taken by children who live in the Mathare Slums, one of the largest informal settlements in Nairobi, Kenya. Ten students, ages 12 -15 years, were given disposable cameras to take photos. They had never held a camera before and were taking photographs for the first time. This exhibit contains a representative selection of their photos documenting life in the Mathare slums. These students capture simple scenes from everyday life as well as the remarkable character and resilience of the people.