What is "imagemagica"

Founded by Brazilian photographer André François in 1995, ImageMagica is a NGO (non-governmental organization), which develops photographic projects and documentaries that promote education, health and culture to youth and adults. Photographs are universal, can create interest and encourage involvement of all people. Divided into three working areas – institutional, educational and documentary – ImageMagica is working on people’s more critical perspective about the world they live in, creating possibilities for social and personal development of each one of them. ImageMagica works with photography on two fronts: . Health and education’s social projects in hospitals, schools and communities in Brazil and worldwide . Large photo-documentaries produced by André François and his team, which address relevant issues and stories about communities in Brazil and worldwide. ImageMagica is affiliated with the UN ( United Nations) by the Department of Public Information (DPI) since 2006. In 2008 it was recognized by the Ministry of Culture, with the Health and Culture Award, besides being certified by the Ministry of Justice of Brazil.