Goma, DR Congo
In January 2018, we opened our first fully functioning media lab in the city of Goma, in cooperation with Camme. Powered entirely by renewable energy, the lab contains computer terminals, cameras, and technology for media production. Internet allows students the ability to conduct course research online and use social channels to publish their work. In 2022, we added another floor to the media lab which houses a photography studio that contains state of the art equipment that students and alumni can use for ongoing projects. Students leaving the program have the ability to access paid field based internships through our partner Eastern Congo Initiative to help launch their career in photography.
"I wish to continue doing photography. As I learn more, I keep producing good work. I get paid now for photography. My uncle and I get paid for our photography business."
— Jidson, Student in Goma
Michel Lunanga, Congo / @michel.lunanga
Michel is a native of eastern Congo and is the Lens on Life Project teacher within our school at Camme DRC in Goma. He is the founder of Life Through Arts Production and is a professional photographer and filmmaker. Michel studied multimedia in Guangzhou, China and is a graduate of the Canon Student Development Programme. He enjoys sharing his experience with youth from his home country. Michel’s work has been featured by AFP, the Guardian, New York Times and ABC News amongst others.
Jean Paul Lunanga, Computer Literacy Instructor
A native of Bukavu DRC, Jean-Paul Lunanga is a professional in financial management, IT and computer sciences. He has been self-teaching technologies since a young age and studied computer science and finance at ISC university in Goma. Today he works with Lens on Life and CAMME DRC to help youth from eastern Congo gain skills in computer literacy.
