Refocus is a grassroots organisation that runs participatory photography courses for minority and marginalized groups. Refocus puts the camera into the hands of the learners, giving them the power to depict the realities of their lives as individuals and as groups. As the directors of the organization, we aim to influence Refocus participants by raising their awareness of the plight of others and helping them to foster dialogue both within their communities as well as globally.

 

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2008

 

60 Years in Exile

 
             
   

2009

 

Bridging the gap

 
             
   

2010

 

My Camera, Our Fingerprint

 

 

     
   

 
 
 
     
 

Refocus is proud to announce the 2011 London youth exchange programme, 10 Refocus students currently living in Syria will have the opportunity to travel to London and participate on an intensive week of cultural activities working alongside adolescents in Lamberth area.  The programme is part of the British Council youth in Action and is multi-faceted collaboration between UNICEF Syria, 198 and Refocus. This exciting programme is due to start on September 17th 2011 when we look forward to welcoming the young adults to London.  More details coming soon. read more

 

1- UNICEF Oct 21, 2009 & on YouTube

2- Inculta TV

3- UN Syria   30 July 2010

4- UNICEF   30 July 2010

5- PhotoVoice

6- The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) (pdf )

7- Syria Tribune  18 January 2010

8- UNICEF   12 January 2010

 

 

 
 

1- 16.5.2011 until 12.6.2011 - The exhibition will be held at the Filmhouse Cinema - Refocus – Exhibition

in Edinburgh during Reel Festivals.

www.reelfestivals.org

   

2- 7th December - 7pm - inauguration of "My Camera, Our Fingerprint", Gesto gallery, Rua Cândido Dos Reis 64, Porto, Portugal www.gesto-coop-cultural.pt

3- 1st October - 30 November 2010 - " Bridging the Gap" 198 gallery, 198 Railton Road, SE24 OJT, Herne Hill, London www.198.org.uk

4- 23rd September to 13th October- 'Bridging the Gap' Drexel University, Philadelphia, USA, Organised and coordinated by Catherine Venable and Emily Olson

5- 10th August 2010 - “My Camera, Our Fingerprint” International Youth Day at Rida Said Hall- Damascus University, Syria