The borough's local Photojournalism Hub is inviting you to support its new exhibition and workshops, entitled: Covid-19 and Beyond. It is due to open in Fulham once the hub has raised enough funding – details below on how you can support.
The new exhibition and workshop series aims to give a voice to those most affected by Covid, said Cinzia D'Ambrosi, the hub's founder and a multi-award-winning photojournalist.
Raised in Italy, Cinzia has dedicated her career to using photography for social change. Her work has earned international recognition, including the Spiga d'Argento from FIDAPA (Italy), awarded for promoting peace through photojournalism and documentary photography.
The hub is one of many community-led groups that receive financial support from Hammersmith & Fulham Council as part of our commitment to building a stronger, safer and kinder borough.
Inequalities
"The pandemic exposed deep inequalities that many people still live with every day," said Cinzia. "Through this exhibition, we want to give those affected a platform – and start a conversation that leads to real change."
It features striking images and personal testimonies gathered during the pandemic, shining a light on issues such as housing, race, immigration status, women's rights and mental health.
It also hopes to address the deepened and long-standing divides, widening inequalities, and the curbing of freedoms such as freedom of speech that have arisen from the pandemic.
The free community workshops will invite residents to share their own stories, said Cinzia, while schools will take part in guided tours. Meanwhile, panel discussions will bring together experts and local voices to keep the conversation alive.
She said: "This project is about helping people in ways that count. And empowering under-represented voices in our communities and encouraging a shared understanding. By creating a platform for dialogue, we hope to strengthen community ties and inspire change."
Impact
The Photojournalism Hub has a proven track record of telling powerful stories in H&F. It's done this through two free documentary photography courses for residents. These were initially funded by the NHS and delivered in partnership with H&F Council which saw more than 60 young people learn photography, how to build portfolios, and publish their work in print and online.
Some of these young people have gone on to study photography at university, while others have secured paid roles, including photographing major events like The Great Exhibition Road Festival.
Cinzia says the hub empowers people to tell their own stories: "Through workshops, mentoring, and our community photography magazines, we give space to local voices. It's about democratic storytelling – where residents shape the narrative."
Beyond its local work, the Photojournalism Hub also collaborates globally, sharing powerful stories through events like the In Focus series at Riverside Studios.
She added that the hub also acts as historical archive, with many photographs and testimonies submitted during the pandemic – forming a unique record of lived experience.
"Above all, I want the Hub to be a space where stories take shape and inspire positive action. Photojournalism can build real bridges between communities, perspectives, and lived experiences," says Cinzia. "It gives people the tools to document real stories, challenge mainstream narratives, and spark meaningful dialogue."
The journey begins with selecting the final photographs and stories from an open call.
This campaign is part of H&F Council's wider support for community-led projects that make our borough a better place for everyone. Please support the campaign on Spacehive.
