In May 2013, I founded a women’s mobile photography development initiative, The Heart of a Woman Project (THOAW). I am the director, principal photographer and mobile photography educator. It is my passion project and is a social enterprise of Andrea Rees Photography.

THOAW is a small grassroots initiative that partners with non-profit organizations and community projects that work with women impacted by poverty. The goal is to provide used iPhones (through donations) and education in mobile photography and social media so they may document what they do.

It aims to empower women to have a voice, a creative outlet, and sustainable income through the sales of photographic art products.

The Pilot Project and mobile photography program were implemented at eKhaya eKasi Art & Education Centre in Khayelitsha, a township outside Cape Town, South Africa in November 2013.

Read: The Heart of a Woman Project in South Africa Turns Two and a ‘Mandela Monday Hero’

How YOU Can Help Make a Difference:

Going to Cape Town? Support local. 

Visit eKhaya eKasi a non-profit Art & Education Centre in Khayelitsha, South Africa and go on a photo walk with THOAW South Africa project coordinator Nwabisa and immerse in township life.

eKhaya eKasi is easy to get to if you’re driving or plan a visit with Uthando South Africa and request a visit to eKhaya eKasi, tell James & Xolani that I (Andrea) say hello.

Your visit to eKhaya eKasi helps make a difference and directly improves the lives of women and their families impacted by poverty.