Roots & Wings (SDA 2025 Winner)

Roots & Wings in an inter-generation program, connecting retired seniors with youths with mental health challenges through photographic storytelling to encourage self-expression, foster self confidence and resilience.

About the project

“Roots & Wings” fosters connections between youths-at-risk and retired seniors through photographic storytelling. Photography is an ideal medium for storytelling because it is accessible and easy to learn, requiring only a mobile phone.

Ultimately seeking to promote autonomy, self-efficacy and a sense of relatedness, helping youths-at-risk develop positive attitudes and behaviours towards societal challenges in the long run.

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