Photo Voice
Photo Voice: Children's Perspective on Road Traffic Safety
Walk This Way program embarked on a unique project “Photojournalism Project”. This project focused on risks children face as pedestrians in seven world cities Sao Paolo, Brazil; Toronto, Canada; Shanghai, China; Mumbai, India; Seoul, South Korea; Manila, Philippines; a city in the U.S.
In Mumbai eighteen children, participated in this project. They used photography to highlight the hazards they face everyday on the streets of Mumbai.
The Project was launched in Mumbai on April 12, 2008. Children took part in various field trips and educational sessions organized and conducted by Safe Kids Foundation Staff, and an eminent photographer Mr. Nrupen Madhvani.
An exhibition of these photographs was launched at Scouts and Guides Pavilion at Shivaji Park on September 27, 2008 and was open to public on 27 and 28 September 2008. It was a unique way to make the Policy Makers and the City Planners take notice of pedestrian safety angle through eyes of the children. The exhibition was covered by 7 media stories in Mumbai.
The exhibition was inaugurated by the Chief Guest Mr. Sanjay Barve, Jt. Commissioner of Police (Traffic). Mr. Jacques Creeten, Vice President, FedEx was the Guest of Honour.
To view the photographs captured by children click here.
These photographs were also exhibited at various schools and events. 9,522 visitors were able to view.
To view the online version of international exhibit please visit www.safekids.org/walk
PHOTOVOICE-Phase II
Building a better environment for children to walk was a logical continuation of the project. As part of a Photojournalism Phase II, with funding from FedEx, Safe Kids Foundation, Mumbai, was inspired to make the road environment safer for the child pedestrian outside Sir J J Schools at D N Road, Fort, Mumbai. It was very hazardous road and children would often be seen crossing between vehicles. The vehicles come speeding, which poses a threat to the lives of school children.
Safe Kids Foundation with funding from FedEx arranged to paint zebra crossing, install speed arrestors with cat’s eyes and put up signage of speed limit, pedestrian crossing and school ahead. To view this click http://www.safekidsfoundation.org/photo-gallery/educational-program
