http://cds.aas.duke.edu/
“The Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University teaches, engages in, and presents documentary work grounded in collaborative partnerships and extended fieldwork that uses photography, film/video, audio, and narrative writing to capture and convey contemporary memory, life, and culture. CDS values documentary work that balances community goals with individual artistic expression. CDS promotes documentary work that cultivates progressive change by amplifying voices, advancing human dignity, engendering respect among individuals, breaking down barriers to understanding, and illuminating social injustices. CDS conducts its work for local, regional, national, and international audiences.”

http://www.photovoice.com
“Photovoice blends a grassroots approach to photography and social action. It provides cameras not to health specialists, policy makers, or professionals, but to people with least access to those who make decisions affecting their lives.” This website, by Caroline Wang and Mary Ann Burris who originated the term, is extremely informative with regard to the origins, uses and definitions of photovoice. The site includes and in-depth look at methods of photovoice, including ethical considerations, theory, and an FAQ section. They have also provided links to their projects in China and the US, academic resources, and a gallery. A great resource for anyone interested in learning more about photovoice.

http://globetrotter.berkeley.edu/Ewald/
“For more than twenty-five years, Ms. Ewald has taught photography to children and young people around the world. She has encouraged her students to become photographers in their own right, turning their experiences and dreams into powerful, poetic images. Likening herself to a "translator" of those images, her long-standing commitment to helping children recognize the worth of their own visions has gained her numerous awards and widespread recognition”

TIG Xpress : HIV / AIDS

http://www.utoronto.ca/iwsgs/GAAP/news/index.html#Anchor-PROJECT-47857
“This project aims to create innovative tools for HIV/AIDS prevention and education, with a focus on issues of global social justice. Participants in Canada and South Africa will use photography to express themselves on HIV, with a focus on three main areas: social inequalities, global education, and representation.”