Exhibition “Daddy, I Wish”
Opening: Tue 02 Dec 2014, 6 pm
Exhibition: 03 – 07 Dec 2014, 9 am – 7 pm
Goethe Institut
From Goethe Institut:
Recently in Vietnam and around the world, photography has evolved as an effective method in raising awareness of global social issues. The most commonly used tool, known as Photovoice, empowers marginalized people by allowing them to reclaim their voice. This method of communication effectively reveals the raw truth about communities all over the world and inspires individuals and communities to take action for the greater public good.
“Dad, I wish…” is a collection of 23 stories revealing the hardship of young boys facing domestic violence within their own homes. Domestic violence affects men and women from all geographical locations and socioeconomic statuses. The stories depicted in “Dad, I wish…” were discovered in the cities and farmlands of Ha Noi, Ha Nam, Hoa Binh, Hung Yen, and Bac Ninh revealing the far spread impacts of domestic violence. The stories, accompanied by powerful images, expose the trauma endured by the boys evoking a range of emotions from viewers.
With the artistic support of the photographer, Nguyen The Son, “Dad, I wish…” helps the children voice their wishes of having a model father, and a happy family. A loving father is often considered to be the reality for children, however, for many it remains nothing more than a dream. The story of these 23 boys exposes only a fraction of the faces of young children left dreaming with broken hearts. “Daddy, I wish…” is not only a message to the community, but also a call on the government to increase participation executing laws that promote gender equality and prevent domestic violence. The exhibition is inspired by the UNFPA, Atlantic Philanthropy and Canada Embassy sponsored campaign, 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign 2014.
Languages: English-Vietnamese
Free Admission.
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