Improving the conditions of domestic workers in the Middle East does not only entitle a reform on existing legislations it as well requires a shift of how domestic workers are perceived within the society.
The project is named 52px, the number 52 for the number of days that a domestic worker should have off a year – 1 day a week off.
52px consisted of workshops for domestic workers where they where trained to use a camera and assured time off to take pictures.
52px had two main objectives:
– To extend the voice of the domestic worker through their photos
-To change the perceptions from the general society towards domestic workers from an individual that can only take care of a home to an individual who has interests, hobbies and other skills that can only be nurtured through time – time that they can have during their off.
52px concluded with an opening exhibition at Masaha 13 on October 22nd, displaying the pictures for 10 days.
All pictures are for sale – proceeds will be given to the artists and to domestic workers empowerment initiatives.
View the pictures below and for more information contact us at contactp189@gmail.com
52PX Gallery
We hope that 52px will be the first step taken in order to build a stronger and more inclusive society in Kuwait.
We acknowledge the incredible support from en.v and MEPI for bringing this project from an idea into a reality.
52px wouldn’t be possible without the support of our sponsors:
& Collaborations by organizations and individuals:




