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Girls’ education in Afghanistan – Photo Exhibition

24/02/2018by Haris Leave a comment

I’m super stoked to finally announce the photo exhibition with my pictures, organized by Nai Qala, the Afghan NGO I travelled to Afghanistan with last year, and supported by Ville […]

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Taken by YOU: a photographic miscellany

09/12/2016by Haris Leave a comment

Taken by YOU is a photo book with a collection of beautiful pictures from some very talented photographers, including yours trully. Super stocked to have been part of this project.  You can […]

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A taste from home

21/09/2016by Haris 2 Comments

55 recipes, 17 stories, 11 countries and flavours that span across sub regions from the Horn of Africa to South East Asia, a taste from home takes us inside the homes […]

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Documentary photography, food photography

Yut Kee – changing times

24/08/2014by Haris Leave a comment

Since 1928, Yut Kee has been serving Hainanese food in the same locale to generations of faithful followers, local business people and the odd tourists.  Housed in a traditional Malaysian […]

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16/08/2014by Haris 1 Comment

My online photo gallery where I post pictures of people, places, musings and interesting things I find along the way. Hope you enjoy!  

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Walking three hours each way to and from school through harsh mountainous terrain can be the norm for the majority of children living in remote areas of Bamyan province in Afghanistan.  Despite the challenges they face on a daily basis, they dream of a better future for themselves and their families. And they know education can give them that possibility.  Afghan girls in particular are exceptionally motivated to do well at school, not only because it will help them improve the lives of their families and communities, but they also gain control of their own future. Cut off from cities and basic needs, such as schools and hospitals, due to isolation and lack of infrastructure in a harsh environmental setting, there are few opportunities to be had. Taiba Rahim, founder of Nai Qala Association, has committed herself to change that.  She finds and consults these isolated communities, goes where others are unwilling to and builds schools that benefit as many villages as possible; as well as involving the communities to be part of their children’s future that gives them the continuous hope and encouragement they need. Exactly a year ago I had the great opportunity to travel to Afghanistan to document the amazing work Nai Qala does, meet with the communities to tell the stories of these girls and their families in their everyday life, to give a better understanding of who they are, where and how they live.  And the positive changes that are taking place and how they benefit from improved access to schools.  That despite the challenges these people face, there is a strong resilience and determination to improve their lives because of the investment in their communities.  This is a story of hope, seldom seen and not something we associate Afghanistan with. #afghanistan #education #girlseducation #bamyanprovince #naiqala #documentaryphotography #storytelling
The start of an intricately woven personal long term project on saris. Lots to learn, lots to do and see. #longtermphotoproject #personalproject #photography #saris #weavers #sarees #patola #patan #gujarat #india #fabric #documentaryphotography #textile #traditions #stories
No words needed. #saynotoplastic #saynotostraws #plasticfreejuly #environment #saveouroceans #protectwildlife
Just found this fella chillaxing on our balcony. Ate some leaves, banged on the window and went to the upstairs neighbour. #delhilife #delhidiaries #india #hauzkhas #india #monkey
A rare species spotted this morning, a.k.a. blue sky. Monsoon has its blessings. #delhilife #delhi #newdelhi #hauzkhas #blueskies #monsoon #indian #delhidiaries
I was in Phnom Penh for the first time last week for work, and had a couple of hours free and visited the genocide museum. This former school turned into a prison by the Khmer Rouge, was one of the many detention and interrogation centres across the country. Tourists walk in silence while listening to the audio guide recounting the attrocities that took place in each building. Seeing the pictures of some of the prisoners while listening to the stories feels somewhat morbid and is emotionally intense, but it's important to learn about the past history of Cambodia. At the end of the tour I find a shaded corner in the courtyard to have a quiet moment, take it all in and acknowledge all the innocent lives lost at S-21. #tuolslenggenocidemuseum #cambodia #phnompenh #genocidemuseum #history #southeastasia

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  • A Photo Back Story / James Whitlow Delano
  • SkyBlueSky
  • Local Milk Blog
  • Eric Lafforgue Photography
  • Humans of New York
  • Yeo Kai Wen’s Posts on Exposure
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