PhotoVoice Exhibit: Lived Experiences of Disasters – Community

Welcome to the PhotoVoice Exhibit: Lived Experiences of Disasters – Community Dialogue Through the Arts, presented by the Copperbridge Foundation in collaboration with Iris Photo Collective, Clara Toro, Viviana Gutierrez and Meme Ferré, FIU Maurice A. Ferré Institute for Civic Leadership. This exhibit provides a platform for individuals and communities to share their stories of resilience, adaptation, and recovery in the face of disasters.

Joined by local community members, we explore shared experiences and encourage open discussions with guests and invitees during the open panel discussion. Through their powerful photography, participants also represent the island of Puerto Rico, highlighting how communities cope, rebuild, and turn their experiences into tools for education, healing, and advocacy.

We invite you to engage with these powerful stories, which reflect the strength of the human spirit and the importance of education in shaping a more resilient future.