HerBoldTribe · Umuahia, Abia State
Herboldtribe@gmail.comHerLens
A three-week hybrid photography and editing workshop — combining virtual and in-person learning for 25 girls in Abia State.
Hybrid
Format
3 Weeks
Duration
25 Girls
Cohort Size
Abia State
Location
“Despite the growing influence of visual media, many girls — especially at the grassroots — lack access to the skills, tools, and platforms needed to tell their own stories. This gap limits representation and silences important narratives from communities that need visibility the most.”
Equip young girls with foundational and intermediate photography and editing skills
Promote ethical and responsible storytelling practices
Amplify the voices and lived experiences of women and girls
Challenge harmful stereotypes through authentic visual narratives
Empower participants to use storytelling for community engagement and social change
Six experiences across three weeks — from fundamentals to a final public showcase.
Virtual and in-person photography training sessions
1
Hands-on practical outdoor workshops and field assignments
2
Sessions on ethical storytelling and narrative building
3
Mentorship from experienced visual storytellers
4
Photo review, editing, and feedback sessions
5
Final showcase of participants' work
6
Learn from visual storytellers and programme leaders who work at the intersection of photography, governance, and social impact.
Founder & Host
Topic
Emmy-Winning VR Filmmaker
Topic
Presidential Photographer, First Lady of Nigeria
Topic
Award-Winning Filmmaker
Topic
Founder, Southern Africa Embrace Foundation
Topic
Official Photographer, Enugu State Governor
Topic
Official Photographer, Osun State Governor
Topic
Official Photographer, Anambra First Lady
Topic
Official Photographer, Imo First Lady
Topic
P.A. to the First Lady of Abia State
Topic
Special Adviser on Visual Communications, Imo State
Topic
25
Cohort 1
25
Trained Young Female
Visual Storytellers
Each empowered to own their narrative and document their community with skill and purpose.
Creation of authentic, community-based visual stories that reflect the true lives of underserved women and girls.
Increased confidence, voice, and creative expression among every participant — documented and measurable.
Strengthened representation of marginalized voices in Nigeria's visual media landscape.
A lasting network of young female creatives using storytelling as a tool for community impact.
“HerLens Cohort 1 is more than a training programme — it is a movement to reclaim narratives, empower voices, and inspire a new generation of female storytellers.”