The Photovoice process involved a group of individuals who have experienced homelessness taking a range of photos of things that hold significance to them, reflecting their lives, interests and surroundings in visual form. Video stories accompany the photos to share the meanings behind the images.
Too often people associate harmful stereotypes with a person sleeping on the street, without understanding the circumstances that have led to them being there. With this exhibition, Housing First Ōtautahi sought to bridge the gap of understanding between the public and people sleeping rough on the streets.
Linwood Library 4 -12 January 2023
New Brighton Library 16 - 26 January 2023
South Library 30 January - 9 February 2023
Upper Riccarton Library 13 - 23 February 2023