Zanzibar desde dentro

This photograph captures a man on a bullock cart, a traditional means of transport. In our rural communities, especially in places where cars cannot reach, this is a vital lifesaver. It is constructed simply from wood and repurposed car tires, pulled by a powerful ox....

The Subject: This woman is hand-stitching a traditional Zanzibari cap (kofia). It is a labor intensive craft that women here have done for generations to provide for their families and to dress our men in honor. The 'Why': I chose this specific shot because this...

This image shows a young boy in front of a house built from mud and thatch. While this was once the standard way of living, today it is a stark indicator of the poverty that still persists in our rural areas. I chose to take this photograph to highlight the economic...

The Subject: This young boy is using his bicycle to travel to school in search of an education. In our rural communities, this is a common but powerful sight of a student striving for his future. Why: I chose to take this photograph because it highlights the reality...

Subject: This young boy is on the beach preparing fish. In villages like Unguja Ukuu, many children are drawn into early labor, often being hired by fishermen to clean and process the catch instead of being in school. Why: I chose to take this specific shot to picture...

This image captures a woman tending to a large pot, engaged in her small business of selling soup. Across Zanzibar and many parts of Africa, small businesses like this food stall are primarily driven by women working hard to sustain their households. I chose to take...