"In January 2005, the Visual Griots inaugural workshop engaged 22 dynamic sixth graders from Mali in an exploration of the powerful “voice” of photography. An expert team of Malian and U.S. photographers guided the students through camera basics to use their new-found skill to honor the people and traditions of their village. Students took ownership of the project and created a body of work that demystifies the African village and brings forth the important elements of their lives."
The following link is a slideshow of work by Malian youth participating in the Academy for Educational Development program; wow!! really beautiful vision and quality:
http://www.aed.org/visualgriots/exhibit/index.htm
