Photographs are powerful storytellers. Photovoice captures people’s experiences and gives them a voice by having them photograph things that are important to them, and then tell the stories of why these things are important.

In this project, 27 residents and visitors used Photovoice to create understanding and share messages about how the social and physical characteristics of the St. James Town neighbourhood are affecting the health and well-being of its residents. Participants chose three of their photographs and wrote about them, creating 77 stories in all.

The photos are grouped in five categories based on the major theme from each photo’s story. In consultation with the photographers, captions were created for each picture that capture the essence of the photographer’s message. The full stories can be read by clicking on the ‘Behind the Photo’ link below each photo.

Pictures: See the Photovoice Photo Album and for Photos and Stories from this project!
Pictures: See pictures from the Adult Community Voice event!

Downloads

Visual Voices Executive Summary (PDF)
Visual Voices Report (PDF)
Visual Voices: Annex (PDF)
Health in Neglected Urban Neighbourhoods Fact Sheet: Photovoice Results (PDF)