“Las Fotos Project Is the Mentorship Program I Wish I Had in my Teens”
Las Fotos Project’s mission is to elevate the voices of teenage girls & gender-expansive youth from communities of color through photography and mentoring, empowering them to channel their creativity for the benefit of themselves, their community, and future careers.
Las Fotos Project’s staunch belief in art's power to transform not only the individual, but also society as a whole forms the foundation of our work.
Offering year-round programming, we provide our students with access to professional cameras, quality instruction and mentors who encourage them to explore their identity, build leadership and advocacy skills, and strengthen their social and emotional well-being.
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A self-exploration program that practices therapeutic photography to support students with finding their voice while building self-confidence and self-efficacy.
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Utilizing photojournalism as a tool for youth leadership, students learn to raise awareness about social issues and health disparities in their community through storytelling and social media.
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Creative Entrepreneurship Opportunities is our social enterprise and apprenticeship program which provides teen girls with valuable entrepreneurial skills for future careers in the creative industry.
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By donating to Las Fotos Project, you are ensuring that girls and gender-expansive youth have access to free photography instruction, mentoring, and a community of support. From our core programming to our social enterprise initiatives to our events and community engagement opportunities, everything Las Fotos Project does ensures our students and the communities they represent are placed at the forefront. Your support ensures our organization continues to grow and continues empowering youth voices from communities of color.
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Our CEO program is a youth-powered photography agency that provides high quality photography services to community members and to organizations who want to communicate their impact through visual storytelling.
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