Contribute Your Voice to an International Conversation on Adolescent Pregnancy and Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights.
Join Swiss photographer Felix Bucher‘s Girl Interrupted, a powerful photo exhibition and international awareness campaign focusing on the stories and experiences of adolescent mothers in Switzerland, Tanzania and behond.
About Girl Interrupted & On Board Together:
Girl Interrupted is more than an exhibition; it’s a platform for change. Partnering with On Board Together (OBT), this initiative aims to:
- Educate young people about informed parenthood decisions in light of the fact that there has been 12 million teen mothers worldwide in 2025.
- Educate the communities about Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
- Empower communities to support young mothers.
- Break down the stigma surrounding adolescent pregnancy.
- Help young mothers build capacity and achieve self-sufficiency, creating sustainable livelihoods for themselves and their children through partnerships with local NGOs.
A Unique Opportunity for Artists:
As Girl Interrupted prepares to exhibit in East Africa – as a start, we are seeking talented artists to contribute their unique perspectives on adolescent pregnancy. Your artwork and storytelling will enrich the exhibition, broaden our campaign’s reach, and foster intercultural dialogue between Switzerland and East Africa.
We believe Art can be a powerful catalyst for change.
The Girl Interrupted exhibition will tour in East Africa and culminate in October 2027 with a three-day forum in Arusha, showcasing artwork from across the region. The forum will gather experts – NGOs, policymakers, UN representatives, the diplomatic community, and the private sector – to facilitate conversations that drive meaningful change within communities.
Submission Guidelines:
We invite artists working in any medium to submit artwork that meets the following criteria:
1. Authentic Story: The artwork must be accompanied by the genuine story of an adolescent mother.
2. Medium Flexibility: All mediums are welcome. Artists are responsible for providing any necessary equipment for displaying their artwork (e.g., digital projectors).
3. Portability: Artwork must be easily transportable, not only within Dar es Salaam but also potentially to Arusha in 2027.
4. Detailed Information: Submissions must include the artwork’s dimensions and the medium used.
5. Presentation: Artists will send a short CV alongside their artworks
6. Number of pieces per artist: Maximum 5
Submit your artwork and become part of this important international conversation!
Important Information :
Compensation: Participation is voluntary. Artists will receive visibility on this website.
Kenya
Key Dates:
Open Date: April, 2026
Submission Deadline: July 10th, 2026
Artwork submitted after the deadline will not be accepted. Artwork submitted prior the deadline is encouraged.
Notification of Acceptance: July 20th, 2026
Felix Bucher together with Lorna Mashiba and a member of OBT will curate the exhibition.
Exhibition Dates: 10th August 2026
Place of the exhibition: TBD
Installation Dates: TBD
De-installation Dates: TBD
Tanzania
Key Dates:
Open Date: November 10th, 2025
Submission Deadline: July 28th, 2026
Artwork submitted after the deadline will not be accepted. Artwork submitted prior the deadline is encouraged.
Notification of Acceptance: August 5th, 2026
Felix Bucher together with Nadhège Bini Kitenga and a member of OBT will curate the exhibition.
Exhibition Dates: 9th October 2026 – 8th November 2026
Place of the exhibition: Rangi Gallery
Installation Dates: TBD
De-installation Dates: TBD
On Board Together 