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In this episode of the SheClicks Women in Photography Podcast, Angela Nicholson is joined by Amina Mohamed, founder and executive director of Cameras for Girls. Amina shares her compelling story of being forced to flee Uganda as a child and how that early trauma inspired her to create meaningful change for women across Africa.

After a 15-year career in Canada’s film and television industry, Amina felt a calling to return to Uganda. There, she witnessed firsthand the challenges young women face in accessing education and employment, particularly in media and journalism. From this experience, Cameras for Girls was born.

Through the programme, women receive year-long training in photography, storytelling and essential business and digital skills, including AI and podcasting. More than just technical knowledge, the project builds confidence, fosters safety and provides pathways to paid work—an essential part of Amina’s mission to tackle poverty, inequality and unemployment.

Angela and Amina discuss ethical storytelling, representation in the media and how women’s voices bring compassion and nuance to visual narratives. Amina also explains why she uses the word ‘inpower’ rather than ‘empower’, emphasising that women already hold the power within.

This episode is a moving insight into how photography can break down barriers and help women take control of their own stories. A must-listen for anyone interested in visual storytelling, gender equality and making a difference.

Takeaways

• Storytelling is a powerful tool for social change and advocacy.
• Ethical storytelling prioritises consent, respect and cultural sensitivity.
• Confidence is one of the most valuable skills women can build through photography.
• Real impact requires more than training; it needs pathways to paid work.
• Representation matters; women tell stories with empathy and depth.
• Supporting others doesn’t always mean giving power—often it’s helping them unlock their own.

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