Through the Lens: Canon & Lens on Life Empower Youth
Canon partnered with Lens on Life to empower vulnerable youth in Congo through photography, addressing global challenges. The initiative centered on Sustainable Development Goals, offering students artistic development and mentorship support.
CYPP Congo 2023: Shaping Futures through Lenses
The second stage of Canon and Lens on Life's collaboration in Congo, launched in January 2023, empowered students to use photography in alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), guiding their narratives. With expanded travel opportunities and the addition of alumni mentors from the first season, the program aimed to help youth overcome trauma and grow artistically.
YPP Congo 2022: A Journey of Resilience and Artistic Discovery
In August 2022, Canon and Lens on Life launched a groundbreaking project in Congo, supporting vulnerable youth and fostering artistic growth. Over six months, participants immersed themselves in workshops, culminating in an impactful exhibition showcasing their unique perspectives on global issues.
CYPP Congo 2022 Gallery
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Ghana – Dikan Center
In September 2023, Canon partnered with Ghana's Dikan Center for the Young People Programme, aiming to empower creative youth to address sustainability issues through storytelling.
Congo – Lens on Life
Canon partnered with Lens on Life to empower vulnerable youth in Congo through photography, addressing global challenges. The initiative centered on Sustainable Development Goals, offering students artistic development and mentorship support.
Kenya – Wild Shots Outreach
In March 2022, the Young People Programme (YPP) organized its first workshop in Kenya at the Lewa Game Reserve refugee camp in partnership with Wild Shots Outreach, offering youth valuable growth opportunities.
Libya –UN Women
In January 2022, Canon EMEA partnered with UN Women in the 'Libyan Woman and Youth Civil Society Organizations at the Forefront of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology' initiative, focusing on equipping Libyan women and youth with digital and technological skills.
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