📸 Photo series #9: Empowering Nepal's children through education
A visual story of a growing school in Pokhara
Happy Sunday 🌻,
We are thrilled to see that our latest photo series have driven quite an impressive engagement with more that 2k views in the past month thanks to you! This positive response encourages us to continue sharing the work of talented street photographers from around the world, aiming to inspire, connect, and inform our audience.
In today's edition, we are delighted to have Callie Eh on stage, a female member of @womeninstreet, who recently completed a vibrant project in Nepal. In our world, education plays a pivotal role in elevating the standard of living for countries and societies. This photo series undeniably instills hope for the future of children in Pokhara.
Make yourself comfortable with a good coffee and enjoy the photos! ☕️
Shining beacon of Hope by Callie Eh
⏱️ Reading time: 4 min
Shining Star, an English secondary school located in the Lakeside region of Pokhara, Nepal, was established almost 20 years ago with just 17 students in 1998. Today, the school has grown to include about 500 students and 31 members of staff. The school is committed to its mission of offering quality education at a low cost to make it accessible to all students.
The founders of the Shining Star School believed that providing children with a quality English education would enable them to compete in an increasingly globalized world. They recognized that language barriers often impede success and prosperity. By giving children English fluency and a comprehensive education, they believed that they could improve their quality of life, and in turn, raise the standard of living in their community.
Shining Star is a beacon of hope for the children of Pokhara. With its focus on providing quality education, nurturing students' talents, and creating an inclusive environment, the school has become a model for other schools in Nepal. By offering English medium education, the school is preparing its students to compete and thrive in the global job market. And, with its long-term goal of offering free classes, the school is committed to breaking the barriers to education and ensuring that all children, regardless of their backgrounds, have access to quality education.
Written and shot by Callie Eh.
Who’s behind the lens?
Describe yourself as a photographer and where you are based
“Photography helps people to see” - Berenice Abbott
Born and raised in Malaysia, currently based in Switzerland. Her travels have inspired her to capture life with photography. What started off as a pastime, capturing special moments of her time around new cities and environments eventually evolved into a career she never foresaw coming. This very passion drove her to use the camera to express and deliver narratives previously unseen and untold. For her, photography became more than a way of creating memories.
Photography has been tremendous support for Callie and It has been a refuge for Callie during difficult times and a safe space to explore a multitude of emotions concerning love, conflict, and hope.
Callie’s works mostly refer to life “In the moment”. She captures people to reveal honesty and express the authenticity of their individuality, heritage, and life. The raw power of her images makes us want to know more about the subjects, their life, and their personal stories.
Your favorite camera and lens
Leica Q2
Your favorite moment of the day to shoot
In the course of my interactions with the people I shoot
Your favorite photographers and where you get inspired.
Maciej Dakowicz
Portfolio and/or social media links
Website : www.callieeh.com
Instagram : @callie_eh
School’s website: Shining star
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