One of the highlights of my last trip to Cameroon was initiating the “Who Are You?” project (details here).
Around the world, women are marginalized and left without a voice, yet they’re obligated to care for the family, work in the fields, keep the home, cook and acquire water. Such is the case in Cameroon.
The women I met were perplexed but excited that someone was interested in them as people. I was so inspired by these ladies and their pictures that I’m hoping to extend this project in other countries. Hopefully it will further demonstrate our universal similarities, regardless of location or conditions.
I’m looking for some women willing to be photographers for a day. We’ll send you a disposable camera along with a pre-paid envelope for you to document who you are. You can then develop the pictures and send us you top ten or mail us the camera and we will choose our top ten. Your pictures will become part of our “Who Are You?” collection.
If you’re interested in volunteering for this project, simply leave a comment below with your e-mail address and we will contact you directly for mailing details.
Who are you? We’re waiting to find out.
Tags: Camera, Cameroon, Obakki Foundation, Project, Volunteers
Hi , would love to volunteer for this. Don’t worry about sending a camera I can buy one, just let me know if you have a specific date in mind. Wouldn’t it be great if each person took the pictures on the same day.
J xx
I would love love love to be part of this. I take photo’s as part of my job for a local newspaper and would love the opportunity to be part of this project. There is not a lot I can do financially, but my time is yours if you can use it for good.
I can be reached at hooperz99@aol.com
Thanks
Cynthia
Would love to do it!
I would LOVE to be a part of this amazing project, what a great concept. Look forward to hearing from you : )
Would love to be apart of this.
email is mel(dot)1421(at)hotmail(dot)com
Hi, I am in Australia and would seriously love to be a part of this project!! I love the Obakki Foundation and have so much admiration for what you do. It would be great to see the final product unfold! My email is: fujohn25@gmail.com
Thank you
I would absolutely love to be a part of your project
I can be contacted at davis_jth@hotmail.com. I still can hardly wait to see all the women of Camaroon’s pictures. It will be very cool to seel the responses from all women – what a fantastic idea 
Thank You for allowing us all to participate
Would love to get involved in this. Last year I wanted to volunteer but was told there was no openings. This is something that I can do. Very excited. My email is jennlturner@hotmail.com
I would love to help in this, I wouldn’t even need a camera as I have my own.
Wow, your work is so amazing!!
I’m from Austria and have followed your blog.
It would be great to become a part of your campaign. (And I like Juliet Mansells idea of chossing the same day =D .)
Would love to help out. Sounds exciting!
Let me know if you can do with my help!
sisson@rfnow.com
-Take care
Cheryl
This sounds fantastic!! I don’t know if I’m all that interesting, but anything I can do to help I’ll try my best!
Thank you to everyone who indicated their interest in our project. Next week the 12 people who left comments above mine will be sent packages with the camera, return envelope and instructions.
Thanks again!
Lori
Obakki Foundation
I hope I’m not too late. I would love to be a part of this. I follow your blog and am amazed how you help people. I think every women should have a voice and deserves respect. I wouldn’t need a camera, my daughter is a amateur photographer and she’s pretty good. Hope to hear from you, Deb. debwilton@hotmail.com
Already too late? So sorry…
But I’ll leave it anyway.
alda.p.silvestre@gmail.com
Hi! Is it too late to take part in the project? If not, I would love to help out! I already have a camera as well so if it’s not too late I’d love to be informed on how to take part. Thanks!
Don’t worry – there’s room for a few more
I would also love to take part in this project. I love the idea that even though we live in different parts of the world and in different circumstances, our loves and concerns are really the same.
I would love to take part if you are still looking for participants. I was raised in South Africa and trained there as a Radiographer before moving to the UK. I am a mom of 2 beautiful daughters who I want to see become strong independent women and I know that my African roots have made me who I am today. I have a camera so just need to know where to upload the images to;)
Hi Margo,
The cameras are going out tomorrow, so we’ll include you in the list! I’ll send you an email with details.
I would love to take part in this – what a wonderful idea!