In this podcast episode, Surayya Walters, Host of Professional Media, welcomes Amina Mohammed, the founder and executive director of the Canadian charity Cameras for Girls. Amina discusses the organization’s mission to equip young women in Africa, particularly Uganda and Tanzania, with photography tools and skills to help them secure jobs in male-dominated media spaces.

The conversation delves into Amina's background as a refugee from Uganda, her career transitions from fashion design to film and television production, and eventually into nonprofit work. Amina shares her challenges and triumphs, highlighting the significance of gender equality and the essential support systems she relied on. They also discuss how listeners can support Cameras for Girls through volunteering, mentoring, or donations to help expand the program’s reach and impact more young women.

Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome and Guest Introduction 00:28 Mission and Vision of Cameras for Girls 01:33 Celebrating Estee Lauder Award 02:49 Challenges and Triumphs in Nonprofit Work 08:39 The Importance of Support Systems 11:06 Navigating Funding and Grants 18:01 Future Plans and Sustainability 27:15 Introduction to the Guest's Journey 27:52 Early Career and Discovering Passion 29:52 Challenges and Breakthroughs in the Industry 31:05 Founding Cameras for Girls 32:03 Empowering Women through Photography 34:03 Strategic Insights and Collaborations 37:33 Personal Reflections and Career Choices 46:19 Balancing Passion and Practicality 52:36 How to Support Cameras for Girls