From the Commonwealth Catholic Charities Website:
Commonwealth Catholic Charities presents
Refugee Youth Photo Exhibit
Commonwealth Catholic Charities presents
Refugee Youth Photo Exhibit
in honor of World Refugee Day
On June 20, CCC celebrated World Refugee Day by unveiling a photo exhibit at ReEstablish Richmond created by refugee youth. Opening night brought over 150 visitors, who mingled with the refugee teens and their families.
The exhibit was composed of the writings, photos, and professional portraits of fourteen refugee students now living in Richmond. The teenagers worked in four workshops with eight professional photographers to learn the basics of photography, using donated cameras to practice their new skills. At the end of the workshops each student paired with a photographer, together choosing their two favorite photos. Students also wrote about their photography experience and their photo subjects.
All of the teens featured in the exhibit are part of CCC’s School Liaison program, which is part of the Refugee Resettlement program.
The exhibit was composed of the writings, photos, and professional portraits of fourteen refugee students now living in Richmond. The teenagers worked in four workshops with eight professional photographers to learn the basics of photography, using donated cameras to practice their new skills. At the end of the workshops each student paired with a photographer, together choosing their two favorite photos. Students also wrote about their photography experience and their photo subjects.
All of the teens featured in the exhibit are part of CCC’s School Liaison program, which is part of the Refugee Resettlement program.
Refugee Youth Photo Exhibit
World Refugee Day
June 21 - July 7
The Daily Grind
11655 West Broad Street Richmond, VA 23233
July 9 - July 31
Whole Foods
11173 West Broad Street Glen Allen, VA 23060
Admission is FREE
Did you know? World Refugee Day was instituted by the United Nations and honors the courage, strength, and determination of millions of refugees around the world. Events are held across the globe to raise awareness about the situation of refugees.
June 21 - July 7
The Daily Grind
11655 West Broad Street Richmond, VA 23233
July 9 - July 31
Whole Foods
11173 West Broad Street Glen Allen, VA 23060
Admission is FREE
Did you know? World Refugee Day was instituted by the United Nations and honors the courage, strength, and determination of millions of refugees around the world. Events are held across the globe to raise awareness about the situation of refugees.
