Social Visions

arts for change
sOCial visons
Social Visions is a Berlin based organization.
We develop participatory art and media projects that give people a voice and strengthen social engagement.
Through participatory visual methods, we foster self-representation, personal development, and collaboration.
Our projects create inclusive spaces for social interaction and shared experiences, bringing marginalized perspectives into focus and encouraging meaningful dialogue within society.
what we are doing
As an independent organisation, we enable participants to tell their stories through pictures. Our aim is to strengthen personal development, build resilience and encourage active participation in decision-making processes that affect their lives. Through our workshops and seminars, which follow the principles of non-formal education, we teach creative techniques, promote independent learning and cultural engagement. Personal life stories are at the heart of our work, creating spaces for sharing diverse perspectives and valuing different viewpoints.
The Method
Participatory visual art enables individuals to share their stories, raise awareness, and drive change. Accessible and engaging, it bridges cultural, linguistic, and literacy gaps. Art serves as a universal language, fostering self-discovery and expression.
Methodology: Our approach combines non-formal education, photojournalism, and cultural education, rooted in the participatory photography methodology developed by PhotoVoice. This method emphasizes active participation, empowering individuals to document their lives and connect personal narratives to broader social contexts.
By embracing participatory visual art, SocialVisions strives to create an inclusive environment where diverse voices are heard, understood, and valued.
Key Benefits:
Amplifies Voices: Provides a platform for underrepresented perspectives.
Encourages Self-Exploration: Promotes personal reflection and identity expression.
Fosters Dialogue and Community: Facilitates conversations and strengthens communal bonds.
Sparks Social Change: Utilizes creative expression to address societal challenges.

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Anja
Pietsch
Anja Pietsch, a photographer, writer and cultural educator, has worked internationally, focusing on visual methods and nonviolent action to challenge stereotypes and amplify marginalized voices. She co-founded SocialVisions in 2012, leading various projects since.
Friederike Ruff
Friederike Ruff is a Berlin based visual artist specialized in collage, painting and textile art. She also works as a trainer for participatory art projects in Berlin and worldwide.Her aim is to helps individuals express their stories and expand their creative vision.
Mari
Boman
Mari Boman is a Finnish-born Berlin-based photographer with a BA in Photography with Human Rights from University of Roehampton, London. Apart from her research based photography practice Mari also engages in community photography projects.
Wael
Toubaji
Wael Toubaji is a visual artist, animation filmmaker, and producer. His research focused on the intersection of moving images and painting, exploring time-based media as an artistic practice.
Katarzyna Kowalska
Kasia Kowalska, co-founder and vice chair of Upstream Stories, has over a decade of experience in youth work and social development. She trains NGO activists in participatory media, using storytelling to foster dialogue across cultures. She has lived and worked in Romania, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, and Georgia.
Karina
Manukyan
Karina Manukyan is a project manager and coordinator in non-formal education. She is the founder of the Coibri Youth Development Center in Yerevan, which offers personal development programs for youth both locally and internationally.
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ImpressumSocialVisions e.V.Pappelallee 63
10437 Berlin
DeutschlandTel.: +49 (0)160 / 7858836
E-Mail-Adresse: [email protected]
Internet: http://www.socialvisions.netVertretungsberechtigter Vorstand:
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Anja Pietsch (Vorsitzende)
Julia JungferRegistergericht: Amtsgericht Charlottenburg
Registernummer: VR 31774 BV.i.S.d § 18 Abs. 2 MStV
Anja Pietsch
c/o SocialVisions e.V.
Pappelallee 63
10437 Berlin
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