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HER VOICE empowered participants to tell their stories through photography and shared reflection.
Debora Barros, Marine Pilot
Debora Barros, port of Rio Grande, RS - Brazil
I’m Debora Barros, a marine pilot in Rio Grande, the southernmost port in Brazil. More than fifteen years ago, when I started, there were no other women doing this job here, and I became the first South American female pilot. My love for the ocean also inspired me to dive, and more recently, to pursue a PhD in Oceanography. And speaking of love, I’m also a proud mom of lovely twins: Isabela and Henrique.
The workshop employed a participatory photography approach, empowering participants to tell their own stories through the lens of a camera. Participants shared and discussed their images, fostering a collective exploration of their experiences.
The workshops aimed to engage participants in a variety of photographic activities and foster a supportive community for sharing, reflection, and discussion.
Explore Debora Barros's story.
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