Humanitarian Photography that Tells Your Important Story
Health and Health Equity, Education and Empowerment, Community and Climate Resilience
I work closely with select causes to strategically plan content creation that best aligns with an organizations strategic intent and desired impact. This step cannot be considered lightly since the content, voice, media and desired messages can all have significant impact to a storytelling strategy depending on the stakeholder being targeted.
Non-Profit Photography
I accept a limited number of assignments as pro-bono or reduced-fee work for compelling non-profit projects. If you would like to discuss this or other ways of working together, please contact me to schedule a consultation.
Below is a selection of assignments I have previously completed.
Maternal & Child Health: Bihar, India
This work tells the story of the Parivartan and Jeevika programs run by PCI (Project Concern International) in Bihar, India promoting nutrition, hygiene and sanitation. These programs were part of a broader healthcare initiative co-sponsored by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Government of Bihar, India. The overall goals of this program were to improve reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health outcomes by addressing barriers to the adoption, coverage, quality, and equity.
Climate Reslilance: Oromia, Ethiopia
Utilizing funding from USAID. PCI partnered with local communities in Bale Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia to build long-term resilience to climate change and related shocks. This program, known as Project “REVIVE” regenerated over 18,000 hectares of land to protect natural resources and reduced by 60 percent the amount of time women and girls spend fetching water through the rehabilitation and construction of 84 water systems, which are benefiting thousands of people.
Eliminating Blinding Trachoma: Karamoja, Uganda
Shedding Light on the Fight Against Trachoma in Uganda
Trachoma, a blinding bacterial infection of the eye caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, haunts humanity as one of the oldest known diseases. It not only robs individuals of their sight but also imposes detrimental socio-economic burdens on affected communities. My journey to the rugged terrain of the Karamoja region in Uganda where I had the honor of documenting a multi-faceted program meticulously designed and tirelessly executed by countless international partners in collaboration with the International Trachoma Initiative.
I was able to witness firsthand the magnitude of the battle against trachoma in a region where its impact has been severe and persistent. I captured the tireless efforts of healthcare workers tirelessly administering antibiotics, and the unwavering commitment of the community members embracing hygiene and sanitation practices.
The collaboration among various international partners and local and health ministries was noteworthy. Their combined expertise, resources, and dedication were the driving force behind this commendable initiative.
Hygiene & Sanitation: Yangon, Myanmar
Project Kalay and its partners, including Unilever Myanmar, provided a vital and impactful initiative to promote handwashing in communities, especially monastic schools where governmental support is minimal to non-existent yet provides essential education for the poorest children in Myanmar. Education about handwashing is a basic skill that is often overlooked yet is crucial for maintaining good health, especially in underprivileged areas.
Simple acts like washing hands can significantly reduce the spread of diseases and infections. However, many individuals, particularly in remote or impoverished regions, lack access to essential knowledge about hygiene practices. Project Kalay and its partners worked to disseminate information to instill a vital link between handwashing and good health. and contributed to the long-term well-being of communities in Myanmar.
Empowering Women & Girls: New Delhi & Rajasthan, India
PCI India and Planned Social Concern have both played important roles in advancing the cause of social and economic development for women and girls in India. Both organizations have commendably addressed the persistent gender barriers prevalent in the region, demonstrating a resolute commitment to increasing community support for the agency of women and girls.
PCI India has been instrumental in implementing initiatives aimed at skill-building and entrepreneurship among girls and women. By offering vocational training and entrepreneurial support, PCI India has carved pathways for women to become economically self-sufficient, ultimately fostering their empowerment within the community to provide them various opportunities beyond early marriage or menial low paying tasks such as picking garbage. Meanwhile, Planned Social Concern has also focused on dismantling deeply entrenched gender barriers by advocating for gender equality and female agency in Rajasthan, India. . Through community engagement and microfinance schemes, Planned Social Concern channels financial resources into female-centric initiatives and actively fostered an environment that nurtures and champions the agency of women and girls.
