100cameras

08/26/2026

Less time on paperwork. More time for young people. ❤️

Since 2008, 100cameras has helped more than 34,000 young people across 100+ communities process their experiences and share their perspectives through photography and storytelling.

Hear from our Co-Founder and Chief Storyteller, Angela Popplewell, about how Adobe Acrobat Studio helps our small, fully remote team manage growing partnerships, contracts, and customized programs worldwide - so we can stay focused on what matters most - the youth we work alongside and the stories they have to share! 📸

We’re deeply grateful to Adobe for our partnerships together over the years, for continuing to support our work, and for sharing our belief in the importance of Creativity For All.

08/12/2026

Creativity is one of the most powerful ways young people make themselves seen.
Through 100cameras, children transform their perspectives into photographs that reflect honesty, imagination, and lived experience.

Through the Prove It Matters campaign; children create messages that inform advocacy and reach the spaces where decisions are made.

On International Youth Day, we celebrate this connection between creativity and impact.

We honor the young people who use photography, storytelling, and art to express their realities, and the importance of ensuring those voices are heard, valued, and centered.

empowers children to document their world. amplifies what they choose to share. Together, these initiatives demonstrate how creativity strengthens confidence, builds resilience, and supports meaningful participation in shaping solutions for children affected by conflict.

Today, and every day, we remain committed to creating spaces where young people can safely and powerfully share their stories, and where their creativity becomes a catalyst for change.

Happy International Youth Day.

www.proveitmattersnow.com
United Nations Office for Children and Armed Conflict

07/09/2026

Help more young people discover the power of photography, reflection, and storytelling 🌍

The next My Giving Circle Grants Round is officially underway, and we're excited to share that 100cameras is participating!

One simple, free vote can help us become eligible for grant funding that supports more educators, more communities, and more opportunities for young people to build confidence, strengthen emotional well-being, and share their unique perspectives through photography.

We're just 20 new votes away from qualifying for this grant round.

💙 Cast your free vote here 💙https://mygivingcircle.org/100cameras/vote

It takes less than a minute, costs nothing, and can make a meaningful difference in helping us expand our work.

If you agree with our belief every young person deserves the opportunity to be seen, heard, and empowered through creative expression, we'd be so grateful for your support.

Thank you for being part of the 100cameras community!

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07/07/2026

Summer learning doesn't have to look like worksheets.

Some of the most meaningful learning happens when young people have opportunities to slow down, notice the world around them, reflect on their experiences, and build stronger connections with others.

The latest research from Afterschool Alliance found that roughly 3 in 5 Black and Hispanic children are missing out on summer programs, with barriers like affordability, transportation, and limited availability preventing many families from accessing the experiences they want for their children. Their newly released Summertime for Black Families and Summertime for Hispanic Families briefs offer an important look at the challenges families face - and the opportunities we have to do better together.

Across our programs, data consistently show that photography and storytelling help young people strengthen emotional well-being, resilience, self-awareness, and community-building skills. Young people report greater optimism about the future, stronger confidence in navigating and communicating their emotions, and a deeper belief that they can make a difference in their communities.

This National Summer Learning Week, we're celebrating the educators, libraries, youth-serving nonprofits, and community organizations creating meaningful learning experiences that help young people build skills that last far beyond the summer months. We're proud to be part of this collective effort to help young people learn, grow, and thrive.

We also encourage you to explore the Afterschool Alliance's new briefs and join the conversation about expanding equitable access to high-quality summer learning opportunities.
https://afterschoolalliance.org/AA3PM/resources

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📷 by Katie Doherty, Los Angeles USA, Peace4Kids

06/29/2026

What an inspiring morning at ! 📸

Thank you to ISTE for having us.

We were honored to share Photography as a Pathway to Social-Emotional Learning and Student Voice with a room full of passionate educators committed to helping students feel seen, heard, and valued.

Together, we explored photographs created by young people from around the world and experienced one of 100cameras' signature reflection activities. It's moving to see educators connect personally with these images - sharing memories, emotions, and new perspectives sparked by the voices of students they had never met.

Moments like these remind us that photography is more than a creative outlet. It is a powerful tool for building empathy, fostering belonging, and creating meaningful opportunities for reflection and dialogue.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, asked thoughtful questions, and shared your experiences. We left energized by the conversations and excited to see how these ideas continue to take shape in classrooms and communities around the world.

Here's to empowering young people to tell their stories - one photograph at a time ❤️

www.100cameras.org

06/24/2026

We're excited to share that 100cameras will be presenting at ISTELive 2026!

📸 Photography as a Pathway to Social-Emotional Learning and Student Voice
Monday, 6/29
10:30AM
Room W205BC

How can photography help students access thoughts, feelings, and experiences that may be difficult to express with words alone?

In our interactive session, educators will experience one of 100cameras' core photography-based SEL activities firsthand and explore how visual storytelling can cultivate belonging, elevate reflection, and create authentic opportunities for student voice.

Together, we'll examine how photography can help young people:
• Build emotional literacy
• Practice empathy and perspective-taking
• Strengthen communication skills
• Develop confidence in sharing their own stories and voices

If you're looking for meaningful ways to support social-emotional learning while fostering creativity and connection, we'd love to see you there. Comment below if you'll be attending ISTELive so we can say hello!

💬 We'd love to hear from you: How are you helping students reflect, connect, and share their voices in your classroom or program?

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05/21/2026

More families are asking: how do we create learning experiences that are both meaningful and academically grounded?

100cameras is now an approved vendor for many ESA programs, offering a structured photography and storytelling curriculum designed for homeschool and charter school settings.

Students actively engage with the world around them — observing, documenting, and reflecting on their experiences — not just completing assignments indoors.

The result:
• Greater confidence and emotional intelligence
• Stronger connection to their environment and community
• Increased optimism about the future
• Clearer communication and self-reflection skills

Our curriculum is research-backed and aligned to national standards across literacy, arts, and social development — making it both flexible and credible for a wide range of learning environments.

If ESA funds are available in your state, this may be a strong fit. Happy to share more!

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📷by Erica Blumenfeld, Asheville USA, Eliada Academy

05/06/2026

Our work continues because educators, families, and supporters believe reflection and expression strengthen young people.

Thanks to the generosity of our donors and partners, 100cameras maintains a scholarship platform that helps keep these experiences accessible to more schools, community organizations, and young people.

www.100cameras.org
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📷by youth participants Aries, Danna, and Kevin, New York City USA, New Life of NYC

04/06/2026

Photography becomes a mirror — helping young people make sense of what they’re experiencing 💙

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📷by youth participants Eduardo, Havana Cuba, Campo Amor // Anonymous, Qochamoqo Peru, Willka Yachay // and Noor, Kolkata India, Her Future Coalition

04/02/2026

Optimism is built intentionally.

Research and program data show that guided creative reflection strengthens emotional resilience and confidence about what’s possible.

93% of students report increased optimism about where they will be five years from now.

Our programs are designed for classrooms, homeschool settings, professional development, and corporate team-building.

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📷by Lydia Billings, Baltimore USA, Refugee Youth Project