Using Photovoice with NGO Workers in Sierra Leone: A Case for Community Based Research

Document Type

Contribution to Book

Publication Date

2011

Publication Title

Higher Education, Emerging Technologies, and Community Partnerships: Concepts, Models and Applications

DOI

10.4018/978-1-60960-623-7.ch024

ISBN

9781609606237

Abstract

Sierra Leone currently has one of the highest child mortality rates in the world. Among those children who have the greatest chance of survival are those who have access to life’s basic needs. Because the government of Sierra Leone does not provide child welfare programming, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are often lifelines for millions of children. Few studies have explored the barriers facing these NGOs or have used participatory action research methods to do so. This case study serves agencies working to address barriers to individual and community health in war-torn and developing countries. This research also makes a case for using technology as a tool for community engagement and empowerment. This chapter will highlight the findings of a participatory action research study and describe how Photovoice can be used to build community capacity and mobilize communities, organizations, and governments to bring about social change.

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