Sa Akong Paglantaw: a photo essay
Surigao City through the eyes of young people
Youth animators play an important role in supporting the needs and recovery of children affected by Typhoon Odette in Surigao. They volunteer their time in UNICEF-supported Child-Friendly Spaces, where they lead children in play, musical and sports activities. Â
Child-friendly spaces provide a safe supervised space where children can play and receive psychosocial support. More than just fun and games, these spaces aim to meet the unique psychosocial needs of children who may not respond to traditional therapy after a traumatic event like a super typhoon.Â
To mark World Children's Day in 2022, UNICEF conducted a basic mobile photography workshop for Youth Animators from Siargao, Surigao City and Dinagat Islands. Under the mentorship and guidance of photographer Larry Monserate Piojo, 10 Youth Animators learned photography basics, including composition, photojournalism, street photography, editing and enhancement, and how to be a responsible photographer. To apply what they learned, they took photographs in several sites in Surigao City, documenting life there almost one year after Super Typhoon Odette.
These photographs tell the stories of children and people in this community, as seen through the eyes of young people.
The photographers
Blink Kian C. Avila, 14
Elaiza Mae Bersabal, 15
Charisse Curro, 16
Abdul Durail, 28
Misdari Jelbani, 17
Romy Lanuevo, 24
Cesar B. Magalona, 19
Cristine Mae Navarro, 14
Shawn Daniel Rondina, 16
Aldrin Sapayani, 16
Ma. Eva Tanghap, 16
