2026 PhotoVoices Call for Partners

Stories are powerful: they weave people and experiences together, and shape how we see the world. Knowing the impact and value of a well-told story, ACIC’s PhotoVoices Program empowers youth to share the narratives they want to tell through photos.

Through the program, Atlantic Canadian youth and youth from the Global South use photos to share their stories, build skills, explore the Sustainable Development Goals, learn from experts in the field, and so much more.

Gender inequality is deeply rooted in our society. Women and girls worldwide are under-represented in leadership positions, refused access to education, economic empowerment, and essential health services, and are targeted victims of violence and discrimination. While all women face inequality, the consequences can be harsher for those coping with intersectional factors. Not all women share the same experiences, therefore strategies for change must also consider the effects of race, class, age, sexuality, ability, and nationality. Solutions to address these issues must be led by self-determining people in collaboration with their Communities and Nations. Given this realitiy, the 2026 PhotoVoice program will focus on women/girl's and/or Two Spirit identified youth.

ACIC is currently seeking an international partner/s for its PhotoVoices Program. The program will include youth 17-29 years from Atlantic Canada and youth from the partner organization/s country.

Program timeline:

International partner selection: Nov 1, 2025
Youth recruitment: November to January 2025/26
Program start date: January 11, 2026
6 youth sessions will be held weekly from January 18 to Feb 22, 2026, on Sunday's
Program end date: March 2026
Final report (narrative and financial): March 10, 2026

Role of the Partner Organization:

Select 10 youth for the program
Liaise with ACIC to make decisions on program implementation
Provide support to youth participants in all aspects of program to ensure a positive experience and completion
Administer program funds in accordance with ACIC funding requirments
Complete mid-project and final reports (narrative and financial)

Partner Qualifications:

Partner must be located in an Official Development Assistance (ODA) country
Must be a registered charity, non-governmental, non-profit, or civil society organization
Must have been established in 2017 or earlier
Must work directly with youth ages 17-29
Youth must have English proficiency (at a minimum)
Must have the organizational capacity to support the program
Must have a strong commitment to supporting and strengthening gender equality through their programs

Note: This application is for the international partner to complete, NOT for youth. Youth do not need to be selected in advance of submitting the application.

ACIC members and partners will be given priority.

Applications deadline is October 26, 2025

For more information contact Jackie at 902.431.2311 or jackie@acic-caci.org.

More information about the program:

To achieve program goals, the PhotoVoices Program uses Participatory Action Research and the process of photovoice as a visually effective and transforming process, which helps to communicate diverse understandings and needs. It is most useful in:

Empowering marginalized and underserved individuals & communities
Connecting disparate community voices
Raising awareness & action on community issues
Evaluating collaborative initiatives
Reaching and motivating decision makers

(McRuer, J (July 2020). Photovoice: A Basic Guide to Support Participatory Action Processes for Transformative Community Building)

Name of organization:

Name of primary contact:

Email

example@example.com

Organization phone number:

Organization website site and social media accounts:

Organization address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityProvince

Postal Code

Which of the following describes your organizational structure:

Registered charityNon-governmentalNon-profitCivil society

How did you hear about the PhotoVoice opportunity?

Has your organization worked with ACIC, an ACIC member/partner, or another council within the Inter-Council Network (ICN) before? If yes, in what capacity?

When was your organization established?

If your application is successful, which employee (or employees) would be working directly on this project?:

How many hours/week (on average) would the above staff be available support this project:

How many youth/year does your organization work with?

What age range of youth does your organization typically work with?

Please describe your organization's youth programming. And how does your organization work towards achieving gender equality in its programming?

There is the possibility of having a sub-theme to the project, in addition to gender. If your organization is interested in this, what would the sub-theme be and why?

Why would you like to work with ACIC on this project?

Has your organization worked with youth on topics of digital storytelling, photography, journalism, or related fields? If yes, please describe:

Is there any other information you would like to share that is not covered above?