13 kids + 4 cameras = Project Einstein South Africa What is it like to grow up in a shelter in the capital of South Africa? If you were born after Apartheid, how would you look back on your country’s history? What are the most important parts of your culture? Where do you find peace? If people could tell you one message to convey happiness, what would that be? Project Einstein South Africa is the work of thirteen young people from Pretoria who used new media technology to tell stories about their lives. Splitting into four groups, the participants chose themes to explore and photograph, deciding on Peace, Culture, History, and Happy People. Through this act of reflection and engagement, the Project Einstein youth have curated a unique visual experience for a global audience. From their marginalized past to their dreams for the future , explore the world of these extraordinary young story tellers as they shape their country for tomorrow.
Digital Democracy (Dd) works with local partners to put information into the hands of people who need it most – those neglected, disenfranchised or abused. Dd emphasizes education, communication and participation to empower citizens to build and shape their own communities. Digital Democracy is a non-profit organization based in New York city that works around the world to empower marginalized communities. Working directly with grassroots organizations and local technology groups, we develop information and communication tools to help communities build their capacity and raise their profiles. Emphasizing the need for new media literacy, we prepare communities with the tools they need to be informed and engaged citizens in the 21st century. www.digital-democracy.org
Project Einstein South Africa