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TELLING THE CHANGE<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

In Zanzibar, we tell the lesser-known side of one of the world’s best-known tourist paradises. We are going to document how the inhabitants of Unguja, the largest and most populated island in the archipelago, are reacting to the challenges that modernity brings. Climate change and plastic pollution are changing not only the environment but also the local economy. The rising temperature of the Indian Ocean, for example, is leading to a rapid decline in one of the primary sources of livelihood for island women: seaweed harvesting. And yet, despite the Tanzanian government’s 2019 ban on disposable plastic, pollution remains an open issue.<\/p>\n\n

These are just some of the aspects we are going to document to understand how local communities are responding to a global change that is now inevitable. And we will do so by telling the stories of these people, stories of adaptation and survival that will inspire and make people think.<\/p>\n\n

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\u00a9Gabriele Orlini<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Do you want to come along and tell us about the change?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Beaches as white as the triangular sails of dhows – typical local boats – turquoise waters tinged red at sunset, bungalows in the middle of the sea, expanses of mangroves. In the general imagination, Zanzibar looks like this: a paradise for the eyes where one can relax for a few days.<\/p>\n\n

WHY, THEN, DO A REPORTING AND DOCUMENTATION TRAINING CAMP PROPERLY HERE, in this relaxing place?<\/h4>\n\n

The answer is simple: this is only one part of Zanzibar, the easiest to see, the most well-known. Telling stories when nothing seems to be happening is one of the photojournalist’s characteristics and a professional trait that distinguishes him from someone who simply takes a nice picture. Knowledge of photographic technique (including the use of one’s camera) is as much a prerequisite as being an informed and curious person who wants to discover what lies beneath the surface of an encounter.<\/p>\n\n

UNGUJA<\/strong> \u2013 this is the name of the island we are used to calling Zanzibar – is a more complex place than people think. The tourism industry is the main source of economic livelihood for its inhabitants, but not the only one. There is also spice production – especially cloves -, fishing and seaweed harvesting. But ocean warming, fish exploitation, climate change and pollution strain these fragile economies, creating profound changes in society.<\/p>\n\n

An immersive training camp to fulfil a reportage assignment<\/h4>\n

ZANZIBAR UNFOLDED is an opportunity to learn how to tell the world’s stories.
Under the expert guidance of photojournalist Gabriele Orlini<\/b><\/a>, participants – no more than 5 – will be put to work in the field from day one. Each person will be assigned a topic to pursue as a real assignment: some of the reports made<\/b>, in fact, will then be published on DooG Reporter and proposed to foreign editorial offices. <\/b><\/p>\n

Zanzibar Unfolded<\/strong> is an immersive Training Camp<\/strong>, based on the idea of learning by doing<\/em> and designed specifically for those photographers and reporters who wish to enhance their experience, training and expertise in documentary photography, reportage, photojournalism, narration. This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to experience working in the field, with all the difficulties and necessities that an assignment requires: from pre-departure preparation to managing on-site contacts, from resolving unforeseen issues to producing the final material.<\/p>\n

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During the camp there will be no timetable: you will work during the day, at night, when needed. Daily individual sessions will alternate with discussion sessions: the material produced will be examined together to understand its critical points and, from time to time, identify what steps may be necessary to develop one’s storytelling method.<\/p>\n

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