Kathmandu:

This is a fantastic end to our project, it is an important outcome that the skills and talents of these girls are worth putting in a book. These books will be sold worldwide and I’m really proud of the work these girls have done,” said, Sue Carpenter, enthusiastically.

Carpenter started this project with 22 girls aged from 6 to 16 years from SOS Bahini Pokhara, which is working for the welfare of under privileged girls. Their first

exhibition was held at the premises of the British Council in February. On May 21, the second part was organised in which besides the previously displayed photos, some new captivating pictures were also exhibited.

Along with the exhibition, a book titled My World, My View, a compilation of the works of these girls, was launched by the British Ambassador, Dr. Andrew Hall. The book has been published by Asha Publications and funded by the British Council. Speaking on the occasion Hall said, “It is nice to see that young girls have such talent and an extra ordinary eye for pictures which is quite remarkable.”

John Fry, Country Manager, the British Council said, “This book is a testament to what Sue has achieved, some of the photos these girls have taken was beyond my expectation, they’ve done an amazing job and I congratulate these young photographers.”

Some of the girls were sent home on special assignments for this book. The images they have brought back of their families and villages are outstanding. “ This project has certainly transformed these girls from submissive girls in their villages to strong empowered girls, we have tried to bring back their childhood and build a strong future for them,” said Carpenter. Carpenter will be going back home soon but wishes that people will come forward and help sustain the work she’s started.

The book and photographs are for sale at the British Council from May 22 to 30 at a discounted rate.