“Capture the Future” empowers Bangladesh children through digital storytelling
vivo Bangladesh and SOS Children's Villages Bangladesh successfully hosted “Capture the Future 2026” in Bogura, marking three years of a shared commitment to empowering children through creativity and technology.
At its core, the initiative transforms smartphones into tools for self-expression and confidence-building. Launched in 2024, it equips children with practical photography and videography skills, enabling them to express their perspectives through visual storytelling.
Over the past three years, the program has engaged more than 300 children across Dhaka, Khulna and Bogura, helping them develop photography skills, confidence and the ability to articulate ideas through images, while also strengthening digital literacy.
This year’s Bogura chapter built on that progress through an immersive training experience where children explored photography, videography and storytelling using vivo smartphones. The sessions encouraged them to observe their surroundings, think creatively and capture everyday moments as visual narratives.
As part of the latest phase, a two-day workshop was held on April 30 and May 1 in Bogura, where participants received hands-on training and photographed historical and archaeological sites as part of practical exercises. The event concluded on May 2 with a closing ceremony and an exhibition showcasing participants’ work, reflecting technical growth, personal perspectives and emerging storytelling abilities.
AKM Saifur Rahman, Divisional Director of the Department of Archaeology, attended as a special guest alongside families and photographers at the event.
Tanvir Hasan Mojumder, Assistant Manager at vivo Bangladesh, said, “Through the exhibition, we saw three years of progress in every frame. The children didn’t just learn photography, they found a way to express their world.”
Tanvir Murad Topu, Head of the Photography Department at Pathshala South Asian Media Institute, added, “Their confidence stood out. Many had never used smartphones creatively, yet now they’re sharing their own stories.”
Maliha, a 14-year-old participant shared, “Now I see my life differently. Every photo has a story, and I want to tell it.”
Rashal Mia, Deputy Director of Fund Development & Communications at SOS Children's Villages Bangladesh, said, “Seeing our children so proud was deeply moving. This program gave them skills and a sense of achievement and belonging.”
By combining technology with creativity, Capture the Future shows how digital tools can support inclusive education and empower children beyond the classroom. Building on this, vivo remains committed to expanding the initiative and inspiring the next generation.
