Daima - Images of Women of Colour in Germany
What is this project all about?
“Daima” means "for ever" in Kiswahili and is the name chosen for an exciting book project by Afro-German photographer Nzitu Mawakha.
"Daima" is a visual statement about women of colour in Germany, their power and their resilience. In the book, a beautiful collection of selected black and white photographic portraits is presented. From intimate representations of two ladies confiding in each other, through lively group pictures of sistahs together, to beau… Show more
What is the project goal and who is the project for?
The aim of this project is to publish a beautiful collection of photographs portraying Black German women and Black women who live - or have lived - in Germany. Twelve women altogether are presented.
The process of producing this book however is also a very important outcome of the project. Throughout the last few months, the ladies involved have reflected on their lives, their relationships and their journeys. They have exchanged thoughts and opinions with… Show more
Why would you support this project?
This project will provide countless Black girls and young women with positive role models. It will inspire other Black women to continue to connect with each other. Finally, it will honour one special Black German woman who has passed away: Juliane Wonja Michael.
Moreover, this project adds to the already numerous testaments of the Black German experience. It is the third publication in the Witnessed Series - the first two publications were already successf… Show more
How will we use the money if the project is successfully funded?
"Daima" is due to be published later this year in October 2013. We need a minimum of 800 € to cover the costs of copy editing & proofreading, layout and design. The book will also be launched in October in Frankfurt (during the book fair). We will produce an exhibition and publicity materials, which will cost at least 400 €.
In the event that more than 1200 € is raised here, the excess funds will go towards the funding the exhibition which is planned in… Show more
Who are the people behind the project?
The project partners are:
- Mokoari Street Productions, (Berlin Lesotho) a film company
- Phoenix e.V., an empowerment and anti-racist training organisation
- edition assemblage, the publishing project and
- Sharon Dodua Otoo, author and editor of the Witnessed series
Cooperations
edition assemblage
Mokoari Street Production
Phoenix e.V.
The all-or-nothing crowdfunding was successfully financed and completed
Denis (co-founder of Startnext)