I have extensive experience as a participatory practitioner and for the past 12 years, and have worked across the UK and internationally to design, manage and facilitate a portfolio of participatory photography and visual communications and advocacy programmes with under-represented communities. 

Working as a trainer, consultant, facilitator and advisor, I have delivered over 40 participatory photography and digital media projects internationally, supporting partner organisations working with participatory and strategic visual arts and media within the academic and non­-profit sector, including Frontline Aids, Amnesty International, Christian Aid, the Wellcome Trust, British Red Cross, NSPCC and Impact on Global Health.

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SELECTED PROJECTS:

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BRACED Building Resilience and Adaption to Climate Extremes and Disasters | 2015

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Hidden Costs | 2016

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PITCH | 2019

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Care Leavers in Focus | 2019 – 2022

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From 2015 – 2022, I worked as Senior Projects Manager at PhotoVoice developing and delivering participatory photography and storytelling programmes with issue-affected communities internationally

I work with practitioners, NGOs and institutions to develop and deliver participatory visual projects, training  and monitoring and evaluation alongside supporting NGOs to communicate their stories powerfully and ethically.

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For consultancy and training enquiries, or more information – contact info@katewatson.org

Introduction to Photographic Storytelling

PhotoVoice is hosting a free webinar on ‘Introduction to Photographic Storytelling’, available to care leavers age 18+. It aims to provide fun and interactive activities for those who may be experiencing social isolation or other difficulties as a result of Covid-19. The workshop is free of charge and open to participants engaged with other grantees from the Esmee Fairbairn funding stream.

Description: ‘Introduction to Photographic Storytelling’ is a fun and interactive webinar which offers some basic tips and tricks in photography and opportunities to discuss experiences in the current climate and learn about photographic storytelling. The only equipment necessary is a smart phone and access to Zoom. This course is open to care leavers aged 18+ who haven’t engaged with PhotoVoice on a previous course.

PhotoVoice’s engagement with vulnerable or at-risk groups is governed by our Safeguarding policies and procedures, which can be made available to any organisation nominating participants for online engagement with PhotoVoice. Please see below an outline of some considerations for organisation’s nominating participants:

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