Photovoice: Amplify Voices with Visual Storytelling
Master the Photovoice technique—an innovative approach to capturing authentic perspectives, amplifying unheard voices, and driving meaningful change through visual storytelling. Harness the power of images to reveal insights, spark dialogue, and inspire action in ways words alone cannot. Ready to transform storytelling into impact? Join us now!
Format
Online
Course
Starting date
May
8th
Lead facilitator
Karijn Kakebeeke
Content
4 modules
2 live calls
Duration
4 weeks
Price
350€
Why Photovoice? Transform Stories into Impact
Photovoice is more than just photography—it’s a powerful tool for social change, research, and advocacy. By combining images with personal narratives, it brings voices to the forefront that might otherwise go unheard. Whether you’re working in community development, education, or evaluation, Photovoice helps you uncover rich insights and drive meaningful action. Here’s how this method can elevate your work:
Amplify Unheard Voices
Photovoice empowers individuals and communities to share their lived experiences through images, making their perspectives visible and valued. By breaking down language and literacy barriers, it fosters inclusivity and deeper engagement. This approach strengthens social change efforts by giving marginalised voices a platform to influence change.
Reveal Deeper Insights
Traditional evaluation methods often miss the emotions and context behind data—Photovoice fills that gap. Images capture unspoken narratives, offering a more profound and authentic understanding of people’s realities. By analysing these visual stories, stakeholders and decision-makers gain richer insights that lead to more empathetic and impactful responses.
Drive Engagement & Action
A powerful image can spark conversation, shift perspectives, and inspire real-world action. Photovoice transforms complex social issues into compelling narratives that influence policies and mobilise communities. By fostering connection and engagement, it helps turn awareness into meaningful change.
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When Words Aren’t Enough: The Power of Visual Storytelling
You know you should be capturing authentic voices and perspectives, there’s only one problem: traditional methods fall short, and words alone don’t always do justice to people’s lived experiences. If you ever feel like your research, advocacy, or community work isn’t resonating deeply enough because you’re missing the human connection behind the data, it’s time to harness the power of visual storytelling. Photovoice gives you a transformative way to amplify unheard voices, uncover rich insights, and drive real impact—without relying solely on reports and surveys.
"Give people a camera, and they will show you the world through their eyes. Listen to their stories, and you'll see it through their hearts."
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Photovoice is the easiest way to go from struggling to convey real-life experiences with words alone to creating compelling visual narratives that drive real change.
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Say goodbye to...
Feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to communicate your message effectively but unsure how to make it stand out. You know the power of your work, but it’s hard to make people feel it.
Spending hours writing, speaking, and explaining, only to feel like your message still isn’t getting through.
Feeling stuck, not knowing how to elevate your communication and make your message more engaging, impactful, and memorable.
What makes photovoice different
Instead, you'll...
Effortlessly bring your message to life through powerful visuals that connect with your audience on a deeper level, making your work unforgettable.
Quickly learn how to capture and share compelling stories that not only get your point across but inspire action and meaningful engagement.
Feel confident and empowered knowing that your message is being heard, understood, and embraced, as your visuals spark the change you’ve always wanted to see.
Outline of the course
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Course features
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Instructor: Karijn Kakebeeke
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Level: Entry-level
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4 weeks
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Videos: 9 videos
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Live calls: 2
Course structure
This online, blended-learning course offers 4 modules, combining self-paced learning with 2 live calls and 2 feedback assignments. You’ll gain valuable insights and strategies while receiving personalised support to help you apply the Photovoice method to your own work.
Certification included
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certification recognising your proficiency in Photovoice, showcasing your ability to capture and communicate impactful stories through visual storytelling.
Module 1: Introduction to Photovoice
This module introduces you to the foundational principles of Photovoice, exploring its purpose, history, and how it can be used to amplify voices and create change.
Module 2: The role of photography in storytelling
In this module, you’ll learn how photography enhances storytelling by capturing emotions, context, and perspectives that words alone cannot convey.
Module 3: Stakeholder engagement and ethics
Explore the importance of ethical considerations in Photovoice, including how to engage stakeholders respectfully and ensure the integrity and sensitivity of visual narratives.
Module 4: Implementing a Photovoice project
This module provides practical guidance on how to plan, execute, and evaluate a successful Photovoice project, from gathering images to creating compelling narratives that drive change.
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Is this you?
Are you struggling to convey the full depth of your work or research because you’re unsure how to effectively use visuals to tell your story?
Are you finding it difficult to engage stakeholders and make your work truly relatable, wishing there was an easier way to inspire action and understanding?
The Photovoice method...
... helps you capture impactful, emotionally resonant stories through visual storytelling. With Photovoice, you’ll transform your ability to engage others, creating narratives that inspire action and drive meaningful change.
Lead facilitator: Karijn Kakebeeke
F.A.Q.
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for MEL professionals, programme managers, nonprofit leaders, researchers, students, and anyone seeking a more participatory and visual approach to capturing and communicating impact, and driving change. The real-world examples and case studies in the course are from the nonprofit sector, where our work is primarily based.
What is the timeline of the course?
The course runs from May 8th to June 6th, 2025, but you’ll continue to have access to the materials afterward for self-paced review and reflection.
When do the live calls take place?
The live calls for this cohort will take place on May 8th and June 6th, between 9.30 - 11.00 CEST.
Is there a certification?
Yes! Upon completing the course and assignments, you’ll receive a certification recognising your expertise in applying the Photovoice method, which can enhance your professional credentials.
Do I need prior experience with Photovoice or Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning?
No prior experience is necessary! The course is designed to guide you step by step, whether you’re new to Photovoice or looking to deepen your understanding and implementation.
What support will I receive during the course?
You’ll have access to two live calls where you can ask questions and discuss challenges, plus two personalised feedback assignments to ensure you have a good understanding of Photovoice by the end of the course.
How do I access the course materials?
All course content is available online through our academy platform. You’ll have access for as long as our academy is live.
What if I have more questions?
Feel free to reach out via training@resultsinhealth.org — we’re happy to help!
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