VOICED : La favela retratada por sus ninos

The video discusses a project initiated by Christophe Simon, the AFP photography head in Rio de Janeiro, where children from the Cidade de Deus favela were given cameras to document their lives. This initiative aimed to capture the essence of Brazilian passion for football ahead of the 2014 World Cup. Between February and May 2013, Simon and Tony, a local photography workshop promoter, guided groups of children aged 10 to 15 in this endeavor. The project, which produced sincere and unique photographs, is set to continue until the 2016 Rio Olympics, supported by AFP and Moda Fusion.

What was the main goal of giving cameras to the children in Ciudad de Dios?

• To document the history of the favela

• To teach them professional photography skills

• To allow them to capture and share their own stories

• To prepare them for a career in journalism

Who collaborated with Christophe Simon to guide the children in the photography project?

• A famous Brazilian photographer

• A local artist

• A school teacher

• Tony, a photography workshop promoter

During which months in 2013 did the photography project take place?

• January to March

• February to May

• March to June

• April to July

What was the age range of the children involved in the photography project?

• 5 to 10 years

• 12 to 18 years

• 8 to 12 years

• 10 to 15 years

Until when is the photography workshop in Ciudad de Dios planned to continue?

• Until the end of 2014

• Until the 2016 Rio Olympics

• Indefinitely

• Until the next World Cup