Sightsavers is an association that aims at preventing unnecessary blindness, restore sight, and campaign for the social inclusion and equal treatment of persons with disabilities. Recently, the organization coordinated a photography workshop for the admirers of photography done by blind persons at the Press Club in Mumbai.
The workshop, which was named ‘The Blind View’ was the pioneer in the series of Sightsavers’ advocacy events held across the country. The workshop was organized in collaboration with Beyond Sight Foundation. Her Highness Sheikha Arwa Al Qassimi also sponsored the event.
Mr. Partho Bhowmick, the founder of Beyond Sight Foundation (BSF), stated that his foundation was delighted to have conducted such a special workshop for the upcoming photographers in collaboration with Sightsavers. The workshop’s participants were given training on how to click photos depicting their everyday life. The finest of those photographs will be presented in an exhibition that is to be held later in the year. The core purpose of this creative initiative was to create a better perception of blindness and to inspire the participants to have confidence in themselves and pursue their goals.
The workshop’s participants were trained on taking great pictures by accomplished experts. In attendance was the popular blind photographer, Bhavesh Patel. Recently, Bhavesh did a photo shoot for a Lux advertisement with Katrina Kaif, a Bollywood actress.
The Senior Manager, Brand & Communications- Sightsavers, Mr. Amal Guptaacknowledged that the company’s motto in organizing the workshop was to highlight the talents of disabled persons. In addition, the company sought to create an empowering environment in which the visually impaired can work to attain economic independence instead of being dependants.
The CEO of Sightsavers (India) – Mr. RN Mohanty, was contented with the evident passion the participants had for the photography workshop. He expressed his goodwill for the participants by wishing them“the best in their future endeavors.”
