Obat Media Productions

OBAT Media Production (OMP) was formed in January 2015 to utilize the latent talent of the youth  residing in the camps. Through OMP, the youth are trained in videography and photography. Through these media, they are able to capture and share the stories of their fellow camp residents with the rest of the world. Learning these skills will also be invaluable to them if they decide to pursue a career in this direction.

Some of their work, including photos and videos can be viewed at their Facebook page.

An incredible and first of its kind project undertaken by the students of OBAT Helpers Media Productions, was an exhibition of photos taken by them. This exhibition known as, “Diamonds in the Rough,” was held at the Indiana Inter-church Center’s art gallery in Indianapolis, United States, where works of well-known artists are displayed every month. Thanks to the outstanding training and mentoring provided by then COO, Immad Ahmed, the students got behind the lens and were able to relate stories through the amazing photos that were a part of this exhibit. “Diamonds in the Rough” opened on April 1st, 2016 and was displayed till the end of the month. The subjects of the photos were students living in the camps, who were continuing their education with the assistance of scholarships received from OBAT. Their stories of hardship, resilience and determination to shine amid the darkness surrounding them, accompanied the photos.