Soldiers and policemen with sticks and shields detained hundreds of Honduran migrants who made up the Migrant Caravan in January 2021. The soldiers detained them in Vado Hondo, Chiquimula a few kilometers from the border between Guatemala and Honduras. The migrants were trying to cross Guatemala to reach the United States. Most members of the caravan left their country after storms ETA and IOTA devastated their communities.

Shield Wall

Armenian law enforcement officers stand guard outside the government building during an opposition rally to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Yerevan, Armenia.

Guards

The funeral of Allameh Hassanzadeh Amoli was held in Amol, Iran, with the enthusiastic presence of the people. He was a theologian, jurist, mystic, astronomer and teacher of seminary courses. He also wrote poems in Persian, Tabari and Arabic.

The funeral of Allameh Hassanzadeh Amoli

Many homeless people in Dhaka have lost their homes and properties due to frequent Covid 19 outbreaks, floods, river erosion, and other natural calamities. They were forced to migrate to the city in search of a better future. These people have nowhere to take shelter in big cities. Their day starts in dump streets and ends in roads to nowhere. The concrete-covered street is a flower bed for these refugees, who have practically lost their identity. They live by working as street hawkers, labourers, and doing other odd jobs. Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Fatigue Sleep

Healthcare workers attend to COVID-19 patients on August 20, 2021, inside a chapel converted into an intensive care unit by the Quezon City General Hospital.

Chapel turns into a COVID-19 ward

The tornado that hit Kentucky affected thousands of families just days before Christmas. In total, at least 88 people died, with fatalities also recorded in Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, and Illinois. Many homes, businesses, and churches in Mayfield, population 10,000, have blue tarps nailed over the gaping holes left in the buildings, but on other structures, roofs and blown out windows remain open to the sky. Work crews hauled away tons of debris in western Kentucky towns pulverized by deadly tornadoes as the traumatized residents began to rebuild their shattered lives. Some locals opted to stay in their damaged houses after the tornadoes struck last week instead of moving in with family or into shelters, as others did. But the destruction that raked across six states has triggered lesser-known tragedies too, in several instances out of the reach of a huge rescue and recovery operation. Rebuilding hard-hit Kentucky cities like Mayfield and Dawson Springs will take years, with entire neighborhoods devastated.

Just NumbAn aerial view shows the neighborhood in Cambridge Shores, Kentucky, devastated by a tornado on Christmas Day in 2021. With the help of volunteers from around the country, families in western Kentucky were able to celebrate Christmas two weeks after a string of tornadoes wrought a path of deadly destruction. At least 79 people lost their lives in the tornados, which passed over several states from the night of December 10 to the early morning of December 11.

The tornado that hit Kentucky affected thousands of families just days before Christmas. In total, at least 88 people died, with fatalities also recorded in Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, and Illinois. Many homes, businesses, and churches in Mayfield, population 10,000, have blue tarps nailed over the gaping holes left in the buildings, but on other structures, roofs and blown out windows remain open to the sky. Work crews hauled away tons of debris in western Kentucky towns pulverized by deadly tornadoes as the traumatized residents began to rebuild their shattered lives. Some locals opted to stay in their damaged houses after the tornadoes struck last week instead of moving in with family or into shelters, as others did. But the destruction that raked across six states has triggered lesser-known tragedies too, in several instances out of the reach of a huge rescue and recovery operation. Rebuilding hard-hit Kentucky cities like Mayfield and Dawson Springs will take years, with entire neighborhoods devastated.

Tammy Beavers recovers a US flag found in the debris of her destroyed home in Dawson Springs, Kentucky, on December 14, 2021, four days after tornadoes hit the area. Kentucky officials voiced relief on December 13 that dozens of workers at a candle factory appear to have survived the tornadoes that killed at least 88 people and left a trail of devastation across six US states.

The tornado that hit Kentucky affected thousands of families just days before Christmas. In total, at least 88 people died, with fatalities also recorded in Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, and Illinois. Many homes, businesses, and churches in Mayfield, population 10,000, have blue tarps nailed over the gaping holes left in the buildings, but on other structures, roofs and blown out windows remain open to the sky. Work crews hauled away tons of debris in western Kentucky towns pulverized by deadly tornadoes as the traumatized residents began to rebuild their shattered lives. Some locals opted to stay in their damaged houses after the tornadoes struck last week instead of moving in with family or into shelters, as others did. But the destruction that raked across six states has triggered lesser-known tragedies too, in several instances out of the reach of a huge rescue and recovery operation. Rebuilding hard-hit Kentucky cities like Mayfield and Dawson Springs will take years, with entire neighborhoods devastated.

This aerial image taken on December 13, 2021, shows tornado damage after extreme weather hit the region in Mayfield, Kentucky.

The tornado that hit Kentucky affected thousands of families just days before Christmas. In total, at least 88 people died, with fatalities also recorded in Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, and Illinois. Many homes, businesses, and churches in Mayfield, population 10,000, have blue tarps nailed over the gaping holes left in the buildings, but on other structures, roofs and blown out windows remain open to the sky. Work crews hauled away tons of debris in western Kentucky towns pulverized by deadly tornadoes as the traumatized residents began to rebuild their shattered lives. Some locals opted to stay in their damaged houses after the tornadoes struck last week instead of moving in with family or into shelters, as others did. But the destruction that raked across six states has triggered lesser-known tragedies too, in several instances out of the reach of a huge rescue and recovery operation. Rebuilding hard-hit Kentucky cities like Mayfield and Dawson Springs will take years, with entire neighborhoods devastated.

Ginny Watts (center) hugs her friend as they help clean her destroyed home in Dawson Springs, Kentucky, on December 14, 2021, four days after tornadoes hit the area. It is normally a joyous season, but in tornado-blasted Kentucky, thousands of families are in crisis days before Christmas.

The tornado that hit Kentucky affected thousands of families just days before Christmas. In total, at least 88 people died, with fatalities also recorded in Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, and Illinois. Many homes, businesses, and churches in Mayfield, population 10,000, have blue tarps nailed over the gaping holes left in the buildings, but on other structures, roofs and blown out windows remain open to the sky. Work crews hauled away tons of debris in western Kentucky towns pulverized by deadly tornadoes as the traumatized residents began to rebuild their shattered lives. Some locals opted to stay in their damaged houses after the tornadoes struck last week instead of moving in with family or into shelters, as others did. But the destruction that raked across six states has triggered lesser-known tragedies too, in several instances out of the reach of a huge rescue and recovery operation. Rebuilding hard-hit Kentucky cities like Mayfield and Dawson Springs will take years, with entire neighborhoods devastated.

This aerial view shows a tree that fell on a house in Cayce, Kentucky, on December 15, 2021, five days after tornadoes hit the area. In Cayce, population 119, most buildings were damaged or completely destroyed. While the community was partially isolated for four days after the storm, a federal emergency team finally arrived on December 15, as did volunteers and a flood of donations.

The tornado that hit Kentucky affected thousands of families just days before Christmas. In total, at least 88 people died, with fatalities also recorded in Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, and Illinois. Many homes, businesses, and churches in Mayfield, population 10,000, have blue tarps nailed over the gaping holes left in the buildings, but on other structures, roofs and blown out windows remain open to the sky. Work crews hauled away tons of debris in western Kentucky towns pulverized by deadly tornadoes as the traumatized residents began to rebuild their shattered lives. Some locals opted to stay in their damaged houses after the tornadoes struck last week instead of moving in with family or into shelters, as others did. But the destruction that raked across six states has triggered lesser-known tragedies too, in several instances out of the reach of a huge rescue and recovery operation. Rebuilding hard-hit Kentucky cities like Mayfield and Dawson Springs will take years, with entire neighborhoods devastated.

Andrew Humphrey, 13, son of Dawn Humphrey, cleans his destroyed home in Dawson Springs, Kentucky, on December 14, 2021, four days after tornadoes hit the area. It is normally a joyous season, but in tornado-blasted Kentucky, thousands of families are in crisis days before Christmas, including 13-year-old Andrew Humphrey, recently made homeless by the worst storm in state history. As they throw down debris from where their second-floor apartment used to be, Andrew, and his two older teen brothers play the part of grown-ups joining scores of others in the tedious and heart-wrenching task of post-disaster cleanup.

The tornado that hit Kentucky affected thousands of families just days before Christmas. In total, at least 88 people died, with fatalities also recorded in Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, and Illinois. Many homes, businesses, and churches in Mayfield, population 10,000, have blue tarps nailed over the gaping holes left in the buildings, but on other structures, roofs and blown out windows remain open to the sky. Work crews hauled away tons of debris in western Kentucky towns pulverized by deadly tornadoes as the traumatized residents began to rebuild their shattered lives. Some locals opted to stay in their damaged houses after the tornadoes struck last week instead of moving in with family or into shelters, as others did. But the destruction that raked across six states has triggered lesser-known tragedies too, in several instances out of the reach of a huge rescue and recovery operation. Rebuilding hard-hit Kentucky cities like Mayfield and Dawson Springs will take years, with entire neighborhoods devastated.

The Legion Theater lies destroyed in Mayfield, Kentucky, on December 16, 2021, six days after tornadoes hit the area.

The tornado that hit Kentucky affected thousands of families just days before Christmas. In total, at least 88 people died, with fatalities also recorded in Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, and Illinois. Many homes, businesses, and churches in Mayfield, population 10,000, have blue tarps nailed over the gaping holes left in the buildings, but on other structures, roofs and blown out windows remain open to the sky. Work crews hauled away tons of debris in western Kentucky towns pulverized by deadly tornadoes as the traumatized residents began to rebuild their shattered lives. Some locals opted to stay in their damaged houses after the tornadoes struck last week instead of moving in with family or into shelters, as others did. But the destruction that raked across six states has triggered lesser-known tragedies too, in several instances out of the reach of a huge rescue and recovery operation. Rebuilding hard-hit Kentucky cities like Mayfield and Dawson Springs will take years, with entire neighborhoods devastated.

Andrew Humphrey, 13, (left), son of Dawn Humphrey, works together with his brothers to clear their destroyed home in Dawson Springs, Kentucky, on December 14, 2021, four days after tornadoes hit the area. It is normally a joyous season, but in tornado-blasted Kentucky, thousands of families are in crisis days before Christmas, including 13-year-old Andrew Humphrey's, recently made homeless by the worst storm in state history. As they throw down debris from where their second-floor apartment used to be, Andrew, and his two older teen brothers play the part of grown-ups joining scores of others in the tedious and heart-wrenching task of post-disaster cleanup.

The tornado that hit Kentucky affected thousands of families just days before Christmas. In total, at least 88 people died, with fatalities also recorded in Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, and Illinois. Many homes, businesses, and churches in Mayfield, population 10,000, have blue tarps nailed over the gaping holes left in the buildings, but on other structures, roofs and blown out windows remain open to the sky. Work crews hauled away tons of debris in western Kentucky towns pulverized by deadly tornadoes as the traumatized residents began to rebuild their shattered lives. Some locals opted to stay in their damaged houses after the tornadoes struck last week instead of moving in with family or into shelters, as others did. But the destruction that raked across six states has triggered lesser-known tragedies too, in several instances out of the reach of a huge rescue and recovery operation. Rebuilding hard-hit Kentucky cities like Mayfield and Dawson Springs will take years, with entire neighborhoods devastated.

Debbie Cansler's destroyed kitchen at her home in Dawson Springs, Kentucky, on December 14, 2021, four days after tornadoes hit the area. It is normally a joyous season, but in tornado-blasted Kentucky, thousands of families are in crisis days before Christmas.

The tornado that hit Kentucky affected thousands of families just days before Christmas. In total, at least 88 people died, with fatalities also recorded in Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, and Illinois. Many homes, businesses, and churches in Mayfield, population 10,000, have blue tarps nailed over the gaping holes left in the buildings, but on other structures, roofs and blown out windows remain open to the sky. Work crews hauled away tons of debris in western Kentucky towns pulverized by deadly tornadoes as the traumatized residents began to rebuild their shattered lives. Some locals opted to stay in their damaged houses after the tornadoes struck last week instead of moving in with family or into shelters, as others did. But the destruction that raked across six states has triggered lesser-known tragedies too, in several instances out of the reach of a huge rescue and recovery operation. Rebuilding hard-hit Kentucky cities like Mayfield and Dawson Springs will take years, with entire neighborhoods devastated.

Sam Stone pets his dog Homer outside his destroyed house in Fulgham, Kentucky, on December 15, 2021, five days after tornadoes hit the area. Sam ponders the rickety remnants of his modest rural home, and while he is grateful to be alive after a monster tornado, recovery has been a test of self-reliance -- with no official assistance five days after the disaster hit the town.

The tornado that hit Kentucky affected thousands of families just days before Christmas. In total, at least 88 people died, with fatalities also recorded in Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, and Illinois. Many homes, businesses, and churches in Mayfield, population 10,000, have blue tarps nailed over the gaping holes left in the buildings, but on other structures, roofs and blown out windows remain open to the sky. Work crews hauled away tons of debris in western Kentucky towns pulverized by deadly tornadoes as the traumatized residents began to rebuild their shattered lives. Some locals opted to stay in their damaged houses after the tornadoes struck last week instead of moving in with family or into shelters, as others did. But the destruction that raked across six states has triggered lesser-known tragedies too, in several instances out of the reach of a huge rescue and recovery operation. Rebuilding hard-hit Kentucky cities like Mayfield and Dawson Springs will take years, with entire neighborhoods devastated.

An aerial view of a home in Dawson Springs, Kentucky, on December 14, 2021, four days after tornadoes hit the area.

The tornado that hit Kentucky affected thousands of families just days before Christmas. In total, at least 88 people died, with fatalities also recorded in Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, and Illinois. Many homes, businesses, and churches in Mayfield, population 10,000, have blue tarps nailed over the gaping holes left in the buildings, but on other structures, roofs and blown out windows remain open to the sky. Work crews hauled away tons of debris in western Kentucky towns pulverized by deadly tornadoes as the traumatized residents began to rebuild their shattered lives. Some locals opted to stay in their damaged houses after the tornadoes struck last week instead of moving in with family or into shelters, as others did. But the destruction that raked across six states has triggered lesser-known tragedies too, in several instances out of the reach of a huge rescue and recovery operation. Rebuilding hard-hit Kentucky cities like Mayfield and Dawson Springs will take years, with entire neighborhoods devastated.

People clear their destroyed homes in Dawson Springs, Kentucky, on December 14, 2021, four days after tornadoes hit the area.

Pro-Trump protesters storm the U.S. Capitol to contest the certification of the 2020 U.S. presidential election results by the Congress, at the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

Police clash with Donald Trump’s supporters who breached security and entered the Capitol building in Washington D.C. on January 6, 2021.

Pro-Trump protesters storm the U.S. Capitol to contest the certification of the 2020 U.S. presidential election results by the Congress, at the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

Members of the Capitol police look through a smashed window as pro-Trump protesters rally to contest the certification of the 2020 U.S. presidential election results by the Congress, at the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., January 6, 2021.

Pro-Trump protesters storm the U.S. Capitol to contest the certification of the 2020 U.S. presidential election results by the Congress, at the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

A protester reacts as pro-Trump supporters rally to contest the certification of the 2020 U.S. presidential election results by the Congress, at the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.. January 6, 2021.

Pro-Trump protesters storm the U.S. Capitol to contest the certification of the 2020 U.S. presidential election results by the Congress, at the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

Police clash with Donald Trump’s supporters who breached security and entered the Capitol building in Washington D.C., on January 6, 2021.

Pro-Trump protesters storm the U.S. Capitol to contest the certification of the 2020 U.S. presidential election results by the Congress, at the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

Police clash with Donald Trump’s supporters who breached security and entered the Capitol building in Washington D.C., on January 6, 2021.

Pro-Trump protesters storm the U.S. Capitol to contest the certification of the 2020 U.S. presidential election results by the Congress, at the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

A protester reacts as pro-Trump supporters rally to contest the certification of the 2020 U.S. presidential election results by the Congress, at the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. January 6, 2021.

Pro-Trump protesters storm the U.S. Capitol to contest the certification of the 2020 U.S. presidential election results by the Congress, at the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

Pro-Trump protesters storm the Capitol during a rally to contest the certification of the 2020 U.S. presidential election results by the Congress, at the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.. January 6, 2021.

Pro-Trump protesters storm the U.S. Capitol to contest the certification of the 2020 U.S. presidential election results by the Congress, at the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

Pro-Trump protesters clash with police as they rally to contest the certification of the 2020 U.S. presidential election results by the Congress, at the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.. January 6, 2021.

Pro-Trump protesters storm the U.S. Capitol to contest the certification of the 2020 U.S. presidential election results by the Congress, at the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

Pro-Trump supporters help a protester as they storm the Capitol during a rally to contest the certification of the 2020 U.S. presidential election results by the Congress, at the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.. January 6, 2021.

Pro-Trump protesters storm the U.S. Capitol to contest the certification of the 2020 U.S. presidential election results by the Congress, at the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

Pro-Trump protesters clash with police as they rally to contest the certification of the 2020 U.S. presidential election results by the Congress, at the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. January 6, 2021.

We are the best-prepared generation in the history of Southern Europe. Yet we were sold a future that does not exist here. We inherited the deindustrialization and touristification of our countries. European policies centered the economic activity of these southern countries around the tertiary sector, turning them into tourist resorts for the northern countries which have industry and a solid flourishing economy. These policies have brought with them a precipitous increase in job instability, a wealth gap and gentrification. This last phenomenon has caused families to lose their homes and made housing inaccessible to young people, the lost generation that is living between two enormous crises. Entire families are unemployed, many of them barely surviving thanks to their grandparents' low pensions. Others are stressed, trying to make ends meet and some are unable to. We have failed to achieve the promised welfare state. Instead, we witness and experience increasing misery every day.

Omar in the ruined houseToday is Omar's 31st birthday. He heats up a sandwich, sitting smoking, next to the stove, of the dilapidated house where he lives in Lugo, Spain, Monday, June 23, 2021. Omar has humble origins, he comes from a working-class neighborhood of Lugo, Garabolos. He lives in a ruined house on the banks of the river Miño. He gets up and goes to bed very early so that he can go to beg in San Pedro in the morning. Due to his precarious situation and having been born into an unstructured family nucleus, he has come into conflict with the justice system. He has spent a few years in Bonxe jail, serving two sentences. He affirms that prison does not help people reintegrate into society and former prisoners are not given any opportunity to return to normal life. In prison he made "Chicha" that he sold for €20. He was formerly a heroin addict and still faces challenges with that drug.

We are the best-prepared generation in the history of Southern Europe. Yet we were sold a future that does not exist here. We inherited the deindustrialization and touristification of our countries. European policies centered the economic activity of these southern countries around the tertiary sector, turning them into tourist resorts for the northern countries which have industry and a solid flourishing economy. These policies have brought with them a precipitous increase in job instability, a wealth gap and gentrification. This last phenomenon has caused families to lose their homes and made housing inaccessible to young people, the lost generation that is living between two enormous crises. Entire families are unemployed, many of them barely surviving thanks to their grandparents' low pensions. Others are stressed, trying to make ends meet and some are unable to. We have failed to achieve the promised welfare state. Instead, we witness and experience increasing misery every day.

The beginning of the dayJavier picks up his mattress, which he slept on last night, to hide it in the bushes. Javier walks along several streets every day, dragging a mattress, in search of a corner to shelter from the rain and cold.

We are the best-prepared generation in the history of Southern Europe. Yet we were sold a future that does not exist here. We inherited the deindustrialization and touristification of our countries. European policies centered the economic activity of these southern countries around the tertiary sector, turning them into tourist resorts for the northern countries which have industry and a solid flourishing economy. These policies have brought with them a precipitous increase in job instability, a wealth gap and gentrification. This last phenomenon has caused families to lose their homes and made housing inaccessible to young people, the lost generation that is living between two enormous crises. Entire families are unemployed, many of them barely surviving thanks to their grandparents' low pensions. Others are stressed, trying to make ends meet and some are unable to. We have failed to achieve the promised welfare state. Instead, we witness and experience increasing misery every day.

Money for foodEvery day, next to the traffic light, Diego juggles to earn money for food for himself and his dog.

We are the best-prepared generation in the history of Southern Europe. Yet we were sold a future that does not exist here. We inherited the deindustrialization and touristification of our countries. European policies centered the economic activity of these southern countries around the tertiary sector, turning them into tourist resorts for the northern countries which have industry and a solid flourishing economy. These policies have brought with them a precipitous increase in job instability, a wealth gap and gentrification. This last phenomenon has caused families to lose their homes and made housing inaccessible to young people, the lost generation that is living between two enormous crises. Entire families are unemployed, many of them barely surviving thanks to their grandparents' low pensions. Others are stressed, trying to make ends meet and some are unable to. We have failed to achieve the promised welfare state. Instead, we witness and experience increasing misery every day.

Dumpster foodJoaquín, also known as "Portu" because it is his place of origin, has been living in an industrial warehouse in the Rábade industrial estate for a few weeks. The industrial warehouse where he currently lives once belonged to the imprisoned businessman Jorge Dorribo, now it belongs to the bank. Joaquín took advantage of the fact that the industrial warehouse was open, in this way he secured a roof over his head during the winter months. In Rábade, Lugo, Spain. June 8, 2021.

We are the best-prepared generation in the history of Southern Europe. Yet we were sold a future that does not exist here. We inherited the deindustrialization and touristification of our countries. European policies centered the economic activity of these southern countries around the tertiary sector, turning them into tourist resorts for the northern countries which have industry and a solid flourishing economy. These policies have brought with them a precipitous increase in job instability, a wealth gap and gentrification. This last phenomenon has caused families to lose their homes and made housing inaccessible to young people, the lost generation that is living between two enormous crises. Entire families are unemployed, many of them barely surviving thanks to their grandparents' low pensions. Others are stressed, trying to make ends meet and some are unable to. We have failed to achieve the promised welfare state. Instead, we witness and experience increasing misery every day.

Making a fire to keep warmGabriel and Giselle have been living for a few days in a dilapidated house in the La Chanca neighborhood. Gabriel, 23, is from Brazil and Giselle, 20, from Lugo. Gabriel arrived in Spain at the age of 18 after a difficult past in his native Brazil, marked by insecurity and troubles. Now they say that they could live with Giselle's parents, but it would involve a lack of freedom and privacy. So they decided to live in the dilapidated house, without electricity and water. The structure of the house is not very stable and parts of it are crumbling. In Lugo. February 11, 2021.

We are the best-prepared generation in the history of Southern Europe. Yet we were sold a future that does not exist here. We inherited the deindustrialization and touristification of our countries. European policies centered the economic activity of these southern countries around the tertiary sector, turning them into tourist resorts for the northern countries which have industry and a solid flourishing economy. These policies have brought with them a precipitous increase in job instability, a wealth gap and gentrification. This last phenomenon has caused families to lose their homes and made housing inaccessible to young people, the lost generation that is living between two enormous crises. Entire families are unemployed, many of them barely surviving thanks to their grandparents' low pensions. Others are stressed, trying to make ends meet and some are unable to. We have failed to achieve the promised welfare state. Instead, we witness and experience increasing misery every day.

God will help usHernán and Marcos have dinner before going to sleep. The meal consists of what they have found in the garbage container. As they reflect on the existence of God, Hernán raises his finger to heaven.

We are the best-prepared generation in the history of Southern Europe. Yet we were sold a future that does not exist here. We inherited the deindustrialization and touristification of our countries. European policies centered the economic activity of these southern countries around the tertiary sector, turning them into tourist resorts for the northern countries which have industry and a solid flourishing economy. These policies have brought with them a precipitous increase in job instability, a wealth gap and gentrification. This last phenomenon has caused families to lose their homes and made housing inaccessible to young people, the lost generation that is living between two enormous crises. Entire families are unemployed, many of them barely surviving thanks to their grandparents' low pensions. Others are stressed, trying to make ends meet and some are unable to. We have failed to achieve the promised welfare state. Instead, we witness and experience increasing misery every day.

The family with no resources to liveJulito, Julia and Salva now live in this squat in the neighborhood of Montirón in Lugo, Spain. Julia and Salva have two sons, Julito and Salvador, both with significant health problems. Salvador has spent half his life in prison while Julia has cared for and raised their children. When I first met the couple, they lived in the shanty town of Carqueixo. Now they live in a squat. July 19, 2021.

We are the best-prepared generation in the history of Southern Europe. Yet we were sold a future that does not exist here. We inherited the deindustrialization and touristification of our countries. European policies centered the economic activity of these southern countries around the tertiary sector, turning them into tourist resorts for the northern countries which have industry and a solid flourishing economy. These policies have brought with them a precipitous increase in job instability, a wealth gap and gentrification. This last phenomenon has caused families to lose their homes and made housing inaccessible to young people, the lost generation that is living between two enormous crises. Entire families are unemployed, many of them barely surviving thanks to their grandparents' low pensions. Others are stressed, trying to make ends meet and some are unable to. We have failed to achieve the promised welfare state. Instead, we witness and experience increasing misery every day.

Bus StationLuis and Ramón look out the window of the bus station, a public place where they shelter from the cold streets of Lugo.

We are the best-prepared generation in the history of Southern Europe. Yet we were sold a future that does not exist here. We inherited the deindustrialization and touristification of our countries. European policies centered the economic activity of these southern countries around the tertiary sector, turning them into tourist resorts for the northern countries which have industry and a solid flourishing economy. These policies have brought with them a precipitous increase in job instability, a wealth gap and gentrification. This last phenomenon has caused families to lose their homes and made housing inaccessible to young people, the lost generation that is living between two enormous crises. Entire families are unemployed, many of them barely surviving thanks to their grandparents' low pensions. Others are stressed, trying to make ends meet and some are unable to. We have failed to achieve the promised welfare state. Instead, we witness and experience increasing misery every day.

Cooking fireDiego warms his cold hands over burning alcohol inside a can of tuna. Many homeless people use tuna cans for cooking, they pour alcohol into them, and then put a rack over them, where they can stand a pot. After warming his hands, Diego cooked some lentils.

We are the best-prepared generation in the history of Southern Europe. Yet we were sold a future that does not exist here. We inherited the deindustrialization and touristification of our countries. European policies centered the economic activity of these southern countries around the tertiary sector, turning them into tourist resorts for the northern countries which have industry and a solid flourishing economy. These policies have brought with them a precipitous increase in job instability, a wealth gap and gentrification. This last phenomenon has caused families to lose their homes and made housing inaccessible to young people, the lost generation that is living between two enormous crises. Entire families are unemployed, many of them barely surviving thanks to their grandparents' low pensions. Others are stressed, trying to make ends meet and some are unable to. We have failed to achieve the promised welfare state. Instead, we witness and experience increasing misery every day.

Take a showerOmar takes a shower, mixing heated river water on the stove in Lugo, Spain. June 23, 2021. Omar Díaz Moreno is 31 years old and comes from humble origins, in a working-class neighborhood of Lugo, Garabolos. He lives in a ruined house on the banks of the river Miño. He gets up and goes to bed very early so that he can beg in San Pedro, in the morning. Due to his precarious situation and having been born into an unstructured family nucleus, he has come into conflict with the justice system. He has spent a few years in Bonxe jail, serving two sentences. He affirms that prison does not help inmates reintegrate into society and former prisoners are not given any opportunity to return to normal life. In prison he made "Chicha" that he sold for €20. He was formerly a heroin addict and still faces challenges with that drug.

We are the best-prepared generation in the history of Southern Europe. Yet we were sold a future that does not exist here. We inherited the deindustrialization and touristification of our countries. European policies centered the economic activity of these southern countries around the tertiary sector, turning them into tourist resorts for the northern countries which have industry and a solid flourishing economy. These policies have brought with them a precipitous increase in job instability, a wealth gap and gentrification. This last phenomenon has caused families to lose their homes and made housing inaccessible to young people, the lost generation that is living between two enormous crises. Entire families are unemployed, many of them barely surviving thanks to their grandparents' low pensions. Others are stressed, trying to make ends meet and some are unable to. We have failed to achieve the promised welfare state. Instead, we witness and experience increasing misery every day.

TVOrlando is 67 years old, he is my neighbor. For 20 years, he has lived in a modest house on Calle San Roque. It has been a year since he went from surviving with Risga social benefit to living on a pension of around €400 per month. In winter, he is rarely seen because, he says, he is very depressed most of the time. He used to be a sailor. He is from Celeiro de Mariñaos. His partner, his daughter and his granddaughter still live on the coast. You hardly see them.

We are the best-prepared generation in the history of Southern Europe. Yet we were sold a future that does not exist here. We inherited the deindustrialization and touristification of our countries. European policies centered the economic activity of these southern countries around the tertiary sector, turning them into tourist resorts for the northern countries which have industry and a solid flourishing economy. These policies have brought with them a precipitous increase in job instability, a wealth gap and gentrification. This last phenomenon has caused families to lose their homes and made housing inaccessible to young people, the lost generation that is living between two enormous crises. Entire families are unemployed, many of them barely surviving thanks to their grandparents' low pensions. Others are stressed, trying to make ends meet and some are unable to. We have failed to achieve the promised welfare state. Instead, we witness and experience increasing misery every day.

SuicideSuicide is one of the main causes of death in Spain. In 2018, according to statistics, 7.54 people per 100,000 committed suicide. Major risk factors include unemployment, depression and social pressure. The image was taken in a construction site that has remained as it is for years and where several people who do not have many resources live. I found this rope hanging from an upper storey.

Patson Daka became the hero of the Europa League group match between Spartak and Leicester City. He scored all the goals for Leicester, securing a phenomenal victory for his team and fans. No one could stop the player who seemed to have found a key to Spartak’s goalpost. Patson celebrated his fourth goal with a somersault, as pictured in the photo, to show the emotions from his triumph that day.

The man who changed everything

In early spring, the Xinyi Sports Park in Hegang City, Heilongjiang Province is still covered in snow. Fitness enthusiasts dance the ribbon dragon in the snow, which creates a beautiful scene in the park.

Snow Dragon Dance

Competitors ride during the seventh stage of the 20th Tour of Qinghai Lake cycling race in northwest China, July 17, 2021.

The 20th Tour of Qinghai Lake cycling race

Haer shaalgan, or breaking spine bones, is an old Buryatian pastime that was recognized as a national sport in 2020. Players try to break a cow or camel bone with the sharp movement of their hands. In popular Buryatian competitions, bone crushers can win cars and apartments. Thirty people participated in the first competition in 2013 and by 2020, the number grew. In haer shaalgan, 7 of the 13 largest bones from the same cow, bull or camel are used. Each bone must be at least 30 cm long, 4 cm wide and 6 mm thick. There are more than 20 tactics and the bone crushers often invent their own. They hit from the front, on the sides, while jumping and even from behind. This is a story about bone crushers from the Tunkinsky District of Buryatia. Khoito-Gol is a remote town, surrounded by the Sayany Mountains on three sides. Locals believe that its isolation helped preserve the custom of bone crushing.

Spirituality Before hitting, Zhalsyp always puts a bone to his forehead and asks for the animal’s soul to return to life. Zhalsyp Manzarov is one of the most prominent Buryatian bone crushers. In 2020, at the age of 19, Zhalsyp broke a spinal bone of a camel that was as long as his forearm, during the finals of the Altan Mundarga prestigious international tournament. The young man became an absolute champion and won an apartment in a new building in Ulan-Ude.

Haer shaalgan, or breaking spine bones, is an old Buryatian pastime that was recognized as a national sport in 2020. Players try to break a cow or camel bone with the sharp movement of their hands. In popular Buryatian competitions, bone crushers can win cars and apartments. Thirty people participated in the first competition in 2013 and by 2020, the number grew. In haer shaalgan, 7 of the 13 largest bones from the same cow, bull or camel are used. Each bone must be at least 30 cm long, 4 cm wide and 6 mm thick. There are more than 20 tactics and the bone crushers often invent their own. They hit from the front, on the sides, while jumping and even from behind. This is a story about bone crushers from the Tunkinsky District of Buryatia. Khoito-Gol is a remote town, surrounded by the Sayany Mountains on three sides. Locals believe that its isolation helped preserve the custom of bone crushing.

ApparatusThe bones need to be thoroughly dried and preserved for the competition. It is not easy to find spinal bones. They sell for 200 rubles per piece, which is expensive. Every competitor has to go through the hoops to get them. Zhalsyp Manzarov asks around his numerous cattle-breeding relatives. His friend Ardyn gets bones from his uncle, who works at a café. Dolgor cleans intestines of slaughtered cows in exchange for bones. The ‘haerists’ prefer to practice on sticks, branches and kindling wood. They only use bones for training once a week so as not to lose the skill.

Haer shaalgan, or breaking spine bones, is an old Buryatian pastime that was recognized as a national sport in 2020. Players try to break a cow or camel bone with the sharp movement of their hands. In popular Buryatian competitions, bone crushers can win cars and apartments. Thirty people participated in the first competition in 2013 and by 2020, the number grew. In haer shaalgan, 7 of the 13 largest bones from the same cow, bull or camel are used. Each bone must be at least 30 cm long, 4 cm wide and 6 mm thick. There are more than 20 tactics and the bone crushers often invent their own. They hit from the front, on the sides, while jumping and even from behind. This is a story about bone crushers from the Tunkinsky District of Buryatia. Khoito-Gol is a remote town, surrounded by the Sayany Mountains on three sides. Locals believe that its isolation helped preserve the custom of bone crushing.

Taking a swingAfter a couple of training sessions, Dolgor Angarkhayeva and Zhalsyp Manzarov learned to crush bones simultaneously.

Haer shaalgan, or breaking spine bones, is an old Buryatian pastime that was recognized as a national sport in 2020. Players try to break a cow or camel bone with the sharp movement of their hands. In popular Buryatian competitions, bone crushers can win cars and apartments. Thirty people participated in the first competition in 2013 and by 2020, the number grew. In haer shaalgan, 7 of the 13 largest bones from the same cow, bull or camel are used. Each bone must be at least 30 cm long, 4 cm wide and 6 mm thick. There are more than 20 tactics and the bone crushers often invent their own. They hit from the front, on the sides, while jumping and even from behind. This is a story about bone crushers from the Tunkinsky District of Buryatia. Khoito-Gol is a remote town, surrounded by the Sayany Mountains on three sides. Locals believe that its isolation helped preserve the custom of bone crushing.

After training Residents of the Tunkinsky District call themselves mountain dwellers and like to say that they have charisma and fire in their bellies.

Haer shaalgan, or breaking spine bones, is an old Buryatian pastime that was recognized as a national sport in 2020. Players try to break a cow or camel bone with the sharp movement of their hands. In popular Buryatian competitions, bone crushers can win cars and apartments. Thirty people participated in the first competition in 2013 and by 2020, the number grew. In haer shaalgan, 7 of the 13 largest bones from the same cow, bull or camel are used. Each bone must be at least 30 cm long, 4 cm wide and 6 mm thick. There are more than 20 tactics and the bone crushers often invent their own. They hit from the front, on the sides, while jumping and even from behind. This is a story about bone crushers from the Tunkinsky District of Buryatia. Khoito-Gol is a remote town, surrounded by the Sayany Mountains on three sides. Locals believe that its isolation helped preserve the custom of bone crushing.

PrayerBefore every tournament, the bone crushers pray at the Burkhan Baabai Buddhist temple.

Haer shaalgan, or breaking spine bones, is an old Buryatian pastime that was recognized as a national sport in 2020. Players try to break a cow or camel bone with the sharp movement of their hands. In popular Buryatian competitions, bone crushers can win cars and apartments. Thirty people participated in the first competition in 2013 and by 2020, the number grew. In haer shaalgan, 7 of the 13 largest bones from the same cow, bull or camel are used. Each bone must be at least 30 cm long, 4 cm wide and 6 mm thick. There are more than 20 tactics and the bone crushers often invent their own. They hit from the front, on the sides, while jumping and even from behind. This is a story about bone crushers from the Tunkinsky District of Buryatia. Khoito-Gol is a remote town, surrounded by the Sayany Mountains on three sides. Locals believe that its isolation helped preserve the custom of bone crushing.

The strikeThe bone crushers claim they never think about victory before striking.

Haer shaalgan, or breaking spine bones, is an old Buryatian pastime that was recognized as a national sport in 2020. Players try to break a cow or camel bone with the sharp movement of their hands. In popular Buryatian competitions, bone crushers can win cars and apartments. Thirty people participated in the first competition in 2013 and by 2020, the number grew. In haer shaalgan, 7 of the 13 largest bones from the same cow, bull or camel are used. Each bone must be at least 30 cm long, 4 cm wide and 6 mm thick. There are more than 20 tactics and the bone crushers often invent their own. They hit from the front, on the sides, while jumping and even from behind. This is a story about bone crushers from the Tunkinsky District of Buryatia. Khoito-Gol is a remote town, surrounded by the Sayany Mountains on three sides. Locals believe that its isolation helped preserve the custom of bone crushing.

Working handThe bone crushers crush bones with bare hands. It is against the rules to wear gloves or other protection. With a doctor’s permission, they can use bandage or band-aids during competitions. Their hands get swollen, bruised and scraped.

Haer shaalgan, or breaking spine bones, is an old Buryatian pastime that was recognized as a national sport in 2020. Players try to break a cow or camel bone with the sharp movement of their hands. In popular Buryatian competitions, bone crushers can win cars and apartments. Thirty people participated in the first competition in 2013 and by 2020, the number grew. In haer shaalgan, 7 of the 13 largest bones from the same cow, bull or camel are used. Each bone must be at least 30 cm long, 4 cm wide and 6 mm thick. There are more than 20 tactics and the bone crushers often invent their own. They hit from the front, on the sides, while jumping and even from behind. This is a story about bone crushers from the Tunkinsky District of Buryatia. Khoito-Gol is a remote town, surrounded by the Sayany Mountains on three sides. Locals believe that its isolation helped preserve the custom of bone crushing.

The strikeDima, 15, is Dolgor Angarkhayeva’s student. He can already crush bones, even if not on the first try.

Haer shaalgan, or breaking spine bones, is an old Buryatian pastime that was recognized as a national sport in 2020. Players try to break a cow or camel bone with the sharp movement of their hands. In popular Buryatian competitions, bone crushers can win cars and apartments. Thirty people participated in the first competition in 2013 and by 2020, the number grew. In haer shaalgan, 7 of the 13 largest bones from the same cow, bull or camel are used. Each bone must be at least 30 cm long, 4 cm wide and 6 mm thick. There are more than 20 tactics and the bone crushers often invent their own. They hit from the front, on the sides, while jumping and even from behind. This is a story about bone crushers from the Tunkinsky District of Buryatia. Khoito-Gol is a remote town, surrounded by the Sayany Mountains on three sides. Locals believe that its isolation helped preserve the custom of bone crushing.

From the woods“You know what they call me here? A battle axe,” Dolgor Angarkhayeva shouts. She is driving a Chinese mini tractor. The tractor is crossing the local Dalbaika River, rattling on the cobblestones at the bottom of the river. Dolgor wants to get wild buckthorn that grows in abundance on the other side. While Angarkhayeva picks buckthorn with a scoop (2 buckets in 20 minutes), she smokes one cigarette after another. “I’m smoking not because I want to but because there’s a bear around here,” she explains. “The smell of tobacco will keep it away. It’s okay, don’t be afraid.”

Haer shaalgan, or breaking spine bones, is an old Buryatian pastime that was recognized as a national sport in 2020. Players try to break a cow or camel bone with the sharp movement of their hands. In popular Buryatian competitions, bone crushers can win cars and apartments. Thirty people participated in the first competition in 2013 and by 2020, the number grew. In haer shaalgan, 7 of the 13 largest bones from the same cow, bull or camel are used. Each bone must be at least 30 cm long, 4 cm wide and 6 mm thick. There are more than 20 tactics and the bone crushers often invent their own. They hit from the front, on the sides, while jumping and even from behind. This is a story about bone crushers from the Tunkinsky District of Buryatia. Khoito-Gol is a remote town, surrounded by the Sayany Mountains on three sides. Locals believe that its isolation helped preserve the custom of bone crushing.

Evening at homeDolgor Angarkhayeva is a physical education teacher in Turan. Four years ago, she came to watch a bone-crushing tournament. She saw a finalist failing to crush a bone, so she had a go and crushed it. The next day, she got a call from the competition founder Gombo Zurbakov. He offered to train her.

Haer shaalgan, or breaking spine bones, is an old Buryatian pastime that was recognized as a national sport in 2020. Players try to break a cow or camel bone with the sharp movement of their hands. In popular Buryatian competitions, bone crushers can win cars and apartments. Thirty people participated in the first competition in 2013 and by 2020, the number grew. In haer shaalgan, 7 of the 13 largest bones from the same cow, bull or camel are used. Each bone must be at least 30 cm long, 4 cm wide and 6 mm thick. There are more than 20 tactics and the bone crushers often invent their own. They hit from the front, on the sides, while jumping and even from behind. This is a story about bone crushers from the Tunkinsky District of Buryatia. Khoito-Gol is a remote town, surrounded by the Sayany Mountains on three sides. Locals believe that its isolation helped preserve the custom of bone crushing.

What’s inside?Historians believe that Buryatians and Mongols invented haer shaalgan in the 17th century BC. Animal farmers played bone crushing in November and December during the butchering season. Spinal bones were boiled separately. The family and guests gathered around a table. They ate the meat off the bones (the meat on the spinal bones was considered the most delicious) and then tried to break them. It was a game for both men and women of all ages. It had a sacred meaning as well: breaking a bone meant releasing the animal’s soul. A cow would be able to reincarnate.

Haer shaalgan, or breaking spine bones, is an old Buryatian pastime that was recognized as a national sport in 2020. Players try to break a cow or camel bone with the sharp movement of their hands. In popular Buryatian competitions, bone crushers can win cars and apartments. Thirty people participated in the first competition in 2013 and by 2020, the number grew. In haer shaalgan, 7 of the 13 largest bones from the same cow, bull or camel are used. Each bone must be at least 30 cm long, 4 cm wide and 6 mm thick. There are more than 20 tactics and the bone crushers often invent their own. They hit from the front, on the sides, while jumping and even from behind. This is a story about bone crushers from the Tunkinsky District of Buryatia. Khoito-Gol is a remote town, surrounded by the Sayany Mountains on three sides. Locals believe that its isolation helped preserve the custom of bone crushing.

Most preciousDolgor Angarkhayeva keeps the photographs of her family and her medals on display at home.

In the Syrian village of Al-Jina near Aleppo, Wassim Sttot has opened a karate school for children. What makes it special is that girls and boys with and without disabilities are taught together. They are between 6 and 15 years old. With his school, Satot wants to create a sense of community and overcome war experiences — Aleppo was fiercely contested — in the minds of the children.

Wassim Stott with disabled and non-disabled children walking in the village of Al-Jina near the training center.

In the Syrian village of Al-Jina near Aleppo, Wassim Sttot has opened a karate school for children. What makes it special is that girls and boys with and without disabilities are taught together. They are between 6 and 15 years old. With his school, Satot wants to create a sense of community and overcome war experiences — Aleppo was fiercely contested — in the minds of the children.

Wassim Stott's mother helps young children before training to put on special sports clothes. Although she is elderly, she is the project manager and Wassim’s biggest assistant.

In the Syrian village of Al-Jina near Aleppo, Wassim Sttot has opened a karate school for children. What makes it special is that girls and boys with and without disabilities are taught together. They are between 6 and 15 years old. With his school, Satot wants to create a sense of community and overcome war experiences — Aleppo was fiercely contested — in the minds of the children.

Wassim Stott and the children practice sports movements with the aim of integrating disabled and non-disabled children and get them out of the atmosphere of war. Special shouting exercises help them get ready for training.

In the Syrian village of Al-Jina near Aleppo, Wassim Sttot has opened a karate school for children. What makes it special is that girls and boys with and without disabilities are taught together. They are between 6 and 15 years old. With his school, Satot wants to create a sense of community and overcome war experiences — Aleppo was fiercely contested — in the minds of the children.

A disabled and a non-disabled child during training in a special karate match. The aim is to integrate the children.

In the Syrian village of Al-Jina near Aleppo, Wassim Sttot has opened a karate school for children. What makes it special is that girls and boys with and without disabilities are taught together. They are between 6 and 15 years old. With his school, Satot wants to create a sense of community and overcome war experiences — Aleppo was fiercely contested — in the minds of the children.

Wassim Stott demonstrates a fighting move to the children. He says the training will help the kids become stronger and teach them to defend themselves in case of war.

In the Syrian village of Al-Jina near Aleppo, Wassim Sttot has opened a karate school for children. What makes it special is that girls and boys with and without disabilities are taught together. They are between 6 and 15 years old. With his school, Satot wants to create a sense of community and overcome war experiences — Aleppo was fiercely contested — in the minds of the children.

A disabled child enjoys himself during training. Mohammed, shown in the picture, is one of the children who interact with and appreciate their coach, Wassim Stott.

In the Syrian village of Al-Jina near Aleppo, Wassim Sttot has opened a karate school for children. What makes it special is that girls and boys with and without disabilities are taught together. They are between 6 and 15 years old. With his school, Satot wants to create a sense of community and overcome war experiences — Aleppo was fiercely contested — in the minds of the children.

Wassim Stott trains disabled children, teaching them movements that force them to get up from the chair so that they feel as if they are healthy.

In the Syrian village of Al-Jina near Aleppo, Wassim Sttot has opened a karate school for children. What makes it special is that girls and boys with and without disabilities are taught together. They are between 6 and 15 years old. With his school, Satot wants to create a sense of community and overcome war experiences — Aleppo was fiercely contested — in the minds of the children.

A little girl looks with great love at her coach, Wassim Stott.

In the Syrian village of Al-Jina near Aleppo, Wassim Sttot has opened a karate school for children. What makes it special is that girls and boys with and without disabilities are taught together. They are between 6 and 15 years old. With his school, Satot wants to create a sense of community and overcome war experiences — Aleppo was fiercely contested — in the minds of the children.

Disabled child Mohammed screaming during training.

In the Syrian village of Al-Jina near Aleppo, Wassim Sttot has opened a karate school for children. What makes it special is that girls and boys with and without disabilities are taught together. They are between 6 and 15 years old. With his school, Satot wants to create a sense of community and overcome war experiences — Aleppo was fiercely contested — in the minds of the children.

Two disabled children talking during a break after training.

Turkey’s Sahinbey Municipality’s Amputee Football Team is training for the EAFF Amputee Football Champions League in May 2021. Amputee sports has become popular in Turkey in recent years especially due to the success of the national teams in many sports. Amputee football was officially recognized in Turkey in 2004. This inspired many young people to take up sports. Founded in 2017, Sahinbey Municipality’s Amputee Football Team fought for the EAFF Amputee Football Champions Cup in May 2021. Daily life is not easy for disabled people. It sometimes gets harder for amputee footballers. Their health can make training a challenge. These young footballers do their best to keep playing and win matches.

May 5, 2021. Amputee footballers training at Batıkent Futbol Park complex in Ankara.

Turkey’s Sahinbey Municipality’s Amputee Football Team is training for the EAFF Amputee Football Champions League in May 2021. Amputee sports has become popular in Turkey in recent years especially due to the success of the national teams in many sports. Amputee football was officially recognized in Turkey in 2004. This inspired many young people to take up sports. Founded in 2017, Sahinbey Municipality’s Amputee Football Team fought for the EAFF Amputee Football Champions Cup in May 2021. Daily life is not easy for disabled people. It sometimes gets harder for amputee footballers. Their health can make training a challenge. These young footballers do their best to keep playing and win matches.

5 May, 2021. Right-wing player Fatih Şentürk is not training on May 5th, 2021. He came by car to the park where he will meet with his fiancée. Fatih lost his leg in a car accident in 2007.

Turkey’s Sahinbey Municipality’s Amputee Football Team is training for the EAFF Amputee Football Champions League in May 2021. Amputee sports has become popular in Turkey in recent years especially due to the success of the national teams in many sports. Amputee football was officially recognized in Turkey in 2004. This inspired many young people to take up sports. Founded in 2017, Sahinbey Municipality’s Amputee Football Team fought for the EAFF Amputee Football Champions Cup in May 2021. Daily life is not easy for disabled people. It sometimes gets harder for amputee footballers. Their health can make training a challenge. These young footballers do their best to keep playing and win matches.

7 May, 2021. Mert Yıldız, the goalkeeper, is tying his laces. Disabled from birth, Mert was a shy child and often tried to hide his hand. He heard of amputee football when an employee at his school, also a disabled person, suggested it. Mert now feels comfortable in his skin thanks to football.

Turkey’s Sahinbey Municipality’s Amputee Football Team is training for the EAFF Amputee Football Champions League in May 2021. Amputee sports has become popular in Turkey in recent years especially due to the success of the national teams in many sports. Amputee football was officially recognized in Turkey in 2004. This inspired many young people to take up sports. Founded in 2017, Sahinbey Municipality’s Amputee Football Team fought for the EAFF Amputee Football Champions Cup in May 2021. Daily life is not easy for disabled people. It sometimes gets harder for amputee footballers. Their health can make training a challenge. These young footballers do their best to keep playing and win matches.

7 May, 2021. The team is having an intense training session for the EAFF Cup.

Turkey’s Sahinbey Municipality’s Amputee Football Team is training for the EAFF Amputee Football Champions League in May 2021. Amputee sports has become popular in Turkey in recent years especially due to the success of the national teams in many sports. Amputee football was officially recognized in Turkey in 2004. This inspired many young people to take up sports. Founded in 2017, Sahinbey Municipality’s Amputee Football Team fought for the EAFF Amputee Football Champions Cup in May 2021. Daily life is not easy for disabled people. It sometimes gets harder for amputee footballers. Their health can make training a challenge. These young footballers do their best to keep playing and win matches.

7 May, 2021. During a training session, the team gathers for a pep talk.

Turkey’s Sahinbey Municipality’s Amputee Football Team is training for the EAFF Amputee Football Champions League in May 2021. Amputee sports has become popular in Turkey in recent years especially due to the success of the national teams in many sports. Amputee football was officially recognized in Turkey in 2004. This inspired many young people to take up sports. Founded in 2017, Sahinbey Municipality’s Amputee Football Team fought for the EAFF Amputee Football Champions Cup in May 2021. Daily life is not easy for disabled people. It sometimes gets harder for amputee footballers. Their health can make training a challenge. These young footballers do their best to keep playing and win matches.

7 May, 2021. When the training session is over for the entire team, Mert and the second goalkeeper are continuing to train for their own position.

Turkey’s Sahinbey Municipality’s Amputee Football Team is training for the EAFF Amputee Football Champions League in May 2021. Amputee sports has become popular in Turkey in recent years especially due to the success of the national teams in many sports. Amputee football was officially recognized in Turkey in 2004. This inspired many young people to take up sports. Founded in 2017, Sahinbey Municipality’s Amputee Football Team fought for the EAFF Amputee Football Champions Cup in May 2021. Daily life is not easy for disabled people. It sometimes gets harder for amputee footballers. Their health can make training a challenge. These young footballers do their best to keep playing and win matches.

7 May, 2021. The training session is finished and the players rush to the showers. Centre-back player Ibrahim Halil Esen is heading to the dressing room after a shower.

Turkey’s Sahinbey Municipality’s Amputee Football Team is training for the EAFF Amputee Football Champions League in May 2021. Amputee sports has become popular in Turkey in recent years especially due to the success of the national teams in many sports. Amputee football was officially recognized in Turkey in 2004. This inspired many young people to take up sports. Founded in 2017, Sahinbey Municipality’s Amputee Football Team fought for the EAFF Amputee Football Champions Cup in May 2021. Daily life is not easy for disabled people. It sometimes gets harder for amputee footballers. Their health can make training a challenge. These young footballers do their best to keep playing and win matches.

11 May, 2021. After training, Ghanaian player, Muhammed Mubarik collects herbs. They help him ease his post-workout pain.

Turkey’s Sahinbey Municipality’s Amputee Football Team is training for the EAFF Amputee Football Champions League in May 2021. Amputee sports has become popular in Turkey in recent years especially due to the success of the national teams in many sports. Amputee football was officially recognized in Turkey in 2004. This inspired many young people to take up sports. Founded in 2017, Sahinbey Municipality’s Amputee Football Team fought for the EAFF Amputee Football Champions Cup in May 2021. Daily life is not easy for disabled people. It sometimes gets harder for amputee footballers. Their health can make training a challenge. These young footballers do their best to keep playing and win matches.

11 May, 2021. Football means a lot to these young players. They can't get enough of the ball. Fatih wants to show off his best tricks even after a long training day.

Turkey’s Sahinbey Municipality’s Amputee Football Team is training for the EAFF Amputee Football Champions League in May 2021. Amputee sports has become popular in Turkey in recent years especially due to the success of the national teams in many sports. Amputee football was officially recognized in Turkey in 2004. This inspired many young people to take up sports. Founded in 2017, Sahinbey Municipality’s Amputee Football Team fought for the EAFF Amputee Football Champions Cup in May 2021. Daily life is not easy for disabled people. It sometimes gets harder for amputee footballers. Their health can make training a challenge. These young footballers do their best to keep playing and win matches.

11 May, 2021. David Mendes, a Spanish player on the team, saw Fatih Şentürk and couldn't hold back. He intercepted the ball.

In Iran, several thousand female boxers train illegally and secretly in the basements of houses, parks and underground clubs. In Iran, boxing is forbidden for women, but athletes compete in world championships abroad and often win. Dr. Mahin Farhadizad, Deputy Minister of Sports in President Rouhani's government, said about the ban on such sports as boxing and powerlifting for women: "We cannot accept a sport that affects the entire body system and physiology of women."

Tanaz Memarian, a 29-year-old boxer, is training in an underground club in Tehran, Iran. Tanaz is getting ready for a competition that will be held outside Iran in near future. January 22, 2021.

In Iran, several thousand female boxers train illegally and secretly in the basements of houses, parks and underground clubs. In Iran, boxing is forbidden for women, but athletes compete in world championships abroad and often win. Dr. Mahin Farhadizad, Deputy Minister of Sports in President Rouhani's government, said about the ban on such sports as boxing and powerlifting for women: "We cannot accept a sport that affects the entire body system and physiology of women."

Tara Hajyousef, a 32-year-old boxer, is training in a park in Tehran, Iran. May 8, 2021.

In Iran, several thousand female boxers train illegally and secretly in the basements of houses, parks and underground clubs. In Iran, boxing is forbidden for women, but athletes compete in world championships abroad and often win. Dr. Mahin Farhadizad, Deputy Minister of Sports in President Rouhani's government, said about the ban on such sports as boxing and powerlifting for women: "We cannot accept a sport that affects the entire body system and physiology of women."

Nastaran, a 30-year-old boxer, lifts a punching bag in an underground club in Tehran, Iran. January 8, 2021.

In Iran, several thousand female boxers train illegally and secretly in the basements of houses, parks and underground clubs. In Iran, boxing is forbidden for women, but athletes compete in world championships abroad and often win. Dr. Mahin Farhadizad, Deputy Minister of Sports in President Rouhani's government, said about the ban on such sports as boxing and powerlifting for women: "We cannot accept a sport that affects the entire body system and physiology of women."

Nastaran’s refrigerator door has pictures of her fights. She has participated in five international competitions and won all of her matches. January 8, 2021, Tehran.

In Iran, several thousand female boxers train illegally and secretly in the basements of houses, parks and underground clubs. In Iran, boxing is forbidden for women, but athletes compete in world championships abroad and often win. Dr. Mahin Farhadizad, Deputy Minister of Sports in President Rouhani's government, said about the ban on such sports as boxing and powerlifting for women: "We cannot accept a sport that affects the entire body system and physiology of women."

Lida's mother enters the house with bread during a training season. Lida Rezaei, a 30-year-old boxer, is teaching boxing to her daughter in an underground club. September 4, 2021, Tehran.

In Iran, several thousand female boxers train illegally and secretly in the basements of houses, parks and underground clubs. In Iran, boxing is forbidden for women, but athletes compete in world championships abroad and often win. Dr. Mahin Farhadizad, Deputy Minister of Sports in President Rouhani's government, said about the ban on such sports as boxing and powerlifting for women: "We cannot accept a sport that affects the entire body system and physiology of women."

Boxers Maryam Jahanpour, 21, and Mahya Hosseini, 15, hug each other after a training session at an underground boxing club. September 4, 2021, Tehran.

In Iran, several thousand female boxers train illegally and secretly in the basements of houses, parks and underground clubs. In Iran, boxing is forbidden for women, but athletes compete in world championships abroad and often win. Dr. Mahin Farhadizad, Deputy Minister of Sports in President Rouhani's government, said about the ban on such sports as boxing and powerlifting for women: "We cannot accept a sport that affects the entire body system and physiology of women."

Helia, 19, hugs her boyfriend after boxing in the Verdij Mountains. August 1, 2021, Tehran.

In Iran, several thousand female boxers train illegally and secretly in the basements of houses, parks and underground clubs. In Iran, boxing is forbidden for women, but athletes compete in world championships abroad and often win. Dr. Mahin Farhadizad, Deputy Minister of Sports in President Rouhani's government, said about the ban on such sports as boxing and powerlifting for women: "We cannot accept a sport that affects the entire body system and physiology of women."

Nastaran Aliabadi, 21, is training in a private club. January 7, 2021, Tehran.

In Iran, several thousand female boxers train illegally and secretly in the basements of houses, parks and underground clubs. In Iran, boxing is forbidden for women, but athletes compete in world championships abroad and often win. Dr. Mahin Farhadizad, Deputy Minister of Sports in President Rouhani's government, said about the ban on such sports as boxing and powerlifting for women: "We cannot accept a sport that affects the entire body system and physiology of women."

Punching bag chains hang from the ceiling at an underground club. September 4, 2021, Tehran.

In Iran, several thousand female boxers train illegally and secretly in the basements of houses, parks and underground clubs. In Iran, boxing is forbidden for women, but athletes compete in world championships abroad and often win. Dr. Mahin Farhadizad, Deputy Minister of Sports in President Rouhani's government, said about the ban on such sports as boxing and powerlifting for women: "We cannot accept a sport that affects the entire body system and physiology of women."

Mahya Hosseini, 15, examines her eyes in the mirror after a training session at the club. September 4, 2021, Tehran.

Women workers are hand-picking and sorting red chili peppers in a traditional way.

Red Chili Workers

Nemo's Garden is the first system of underwater greenhouses in the world. Its biosphere is located 40 meters off the coast of Noli, a small village on the Ligurian coast, at a depth between 6 and 12 meters to enable the plants to draw on the necessary source of light for their development. This completely self-sustainable project represents an alternative farming system that will help us to tackle new challenges brought on by climate change.

Nemo's Garden

The floods caused by heavy rains have created many problems for the people of Sarajevo. One of the hardest-hit neighborhoods is Otes in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Sarajevo Waves building complex, located in that part of the capital, is still underwater. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, risks caused by climate change are exacerbated by high unemployment among the most vulnerable groups of the population, damaged infrastructure, and lags in technological innovation. Climate change in Bosnia and Herzegovina include increases in temperature, more extreme weather, floods, droughts, heatwaves, and rainfall variability with decreasing summer averages.

Sarajevo Waves

A boatman tries to cross the frozen Dal Lake by cracking the ice and pushing the boat forward. The photograph has been taken in Srinagar, India, during its coldest winter period called the Chillai Kalan.

Cracking the Ice

Peru is home to the world’s largest number of alpacas. The country has approximately 4 million of the animals, which is roughly 70% of the world ‘s total alpaca population. They are reared in high-altitude regions, generally more than 3,000 meters above sea level. The animals play a critical role in the lives of communities along the Andean plateau where crops cannot be grown and the only economic activity, besides mining, is alpaca herding. More than 1 million people, depend exclusively on alpacas for their livelihoods. Climate change poses a growing risk to alpacas and the communities they sustain. The Andes are experiencing shorter, but more intense, rainy seasons, and longer periods of drought. Frosts and hail storms have become more common. Changing weather patterns are shrinking natural pastures and reducing the quality of grasses. Peru already has lost 53.5 percent of its glacier coverage and could be without glaciers by 2100. This project aims to investigate how climate change in Peru is affecting Alpaca breeders by turning them into reluctant "climate migrants".

May 3, 2021. Portrait of Alina Surquislla, 35. Alina's family has been working with alpacas for three generations and owns more than 300 of them. In the interview she says: " When I was little, my grandfather used to tell me how beautiful the local valleys were and how suitable they were for grazing but the situation has changed. We can no longer live like before and I am forced to make many sacrifices, but this is my life and work and thanks to this I am able to support my children."

Peru is home to the world’s largest number of alpacas. The country has approximately 4 million of the animals, which is roughly 70% of the world ‘s total alpaca population. They are reared in high-altitude regions, generally more than 3,000 meters above sea level. The animals play a critical role in the lives of communities along the Andean plateau where crops cannot be grown and the only economic activity, besides mining, is alpaca herding. More than 1 million people, depend exclusively on alpacas for their livelihoods. Climate change poses a growing risk to alpacas and the communities they sustain. The Andes are experiencing shorter, but more intense, rainy seasons, and longer periods of drought. Frosts and hail storms have become more common. Changing weather patterns are shrinking natural pastures and reducing the quality of grasses. Peru already has lost 53.5 percent of its glacier coverage and could be without glaciers by 2100. This project aims to investigate how climate change in Peru is affecting Alpaca breeders by turning them into reluctant "climate migrants".

Peru has 70% of the world's alpacas. They are considered one of the country's main natural resources. Alpacas have a great ability to adapt to high altitudes, making them the economic livelihood of high altitude Andean communities settled above 3,000 meters in the southern and central highlands. They generate the meat and fiber essential to the economy of these communities. The geographic distribution of the alpaca population in Peru favors the region of Puno which has about 1,459,000 animals, followed by Cusco with about 545,000 and in third place Arequipa with about 468,000.

Peru is home to the world’s largest number of alpacas. The country has approximately 4 million of the animals, which is roughly 70% of the world ‘s total alpaca population. They are reared in high-altitude regions, generally more than 3,000 meters above sea level. The animals play a critical role in the lives of communities along the Andean plateau where crops cannot be grown and the only economic activity, besides mining, is alpaca herding. More than 1 million people, depend exclusively on alpacas for their livelihoods. Climate change poses a growing risk to alpacas and the communities they sustain. The Andes are experiencing shorter, but more intense, rainy seasons, and longer periods of drought. Frosts and hail storms have become more common. Changing weather patterns are shrinking natural pastures and reducing the quality of grasses. Peru already has lost 53.5 percent of its glacier coverage and could be without glaciers by 2100. This project aims to investigate how climate change in Peru is affecting Alpaca breeders by turning them into reluctant "climate migrants".

April 25, 2021. Peru is on the list of countries most susceptible to the impact of climate change, the negative effects of which are currently perceived as exceeding the permissible limits for alpaca breeding. The central and southern highlands are currently enduring an extremely aggressive climate with unpredictable temperature fluctuations in the high mountains (to -20 C), unusual winds, hailstorms, sudden rains, droughts, and prolonged summers. Many farmers believe in Pachamama (great mother goddess, goddess of the earth, agriculture and fertility). Given recent weather events they think something has been broken in their relationship with the deity and thus in the mountains.

Peru is home to the world’s largest number of alpacas. The country has approximately 4 million of the animals, which is roughly 70% of the world ‘s total alpaca population. They are reared in high-altitude regions, generally more than 3,000 meters above sea level. The animals play a critical role in the lives of communities along the Andean plateau where crops cannot be grown and the only economic activity, besides mining, is alpaca herding. More than 1 million people, depend exclusively on alpacas for their livelihoods. Climate change poses a growing risk to alpacas and the communities they sustain. The Andes are experiencing shorter, but more intense, rainy seasons, and longer periods of drought. Frosts and hail storms have become more common. Changing weather patterns are shrinking natural pastures and reducing the quality of grasses. Peru already has lost 53.5 percent of its glacier coverage and could be without glaciers by 2100. This project aims to investigate how climate change in Peru is affecting Alpaca breeders by turning them into reluctant "climate migrants".

March 13, 2021. Local traditions are gradually fading away. Among them is the "Chaqu", between the dry and rainy seasons, the whole community would thank the earth (Pachamama), the mountain (Apus) and the sun (Inti Raymi) for the year's harvest and grazing, sacrificing a small alpaca as a sign of gratitude. Today, these traditions are disappearing because the number of alpacas is decreasing, young people are leaving the countryside and an increase in poverty is preventing people from devoting time and resources to the festivities. Difficult living conditions mean that some rural people no longer feel grateful to the land.

Peru is home to the world’s largest number of alpacas. The country has approximately 4 million of the animals, which is roughly 70% of the world ‘s total alpaca population. They are reared in high-altitude regions, generally more than 3,000 meters above sea level. The animals play a critical role in the lives of communities along the Andean plateau where crops cannot be grown and the only economic activity, besides mining, is alpaca herding. More than 1 million people, depend exclusively on alpacas for their livelihoods. Climate change poses a growing risk to alpacas and the communities they sustain. The Andes are experiencing shorter, but more intense, rainy seasons, and longer periods of drought. Frosts and hail storms have become more common. Changing weather patterns are shrinking natural pastures and reducing the quality of grasses. Peru already has lost 53.5 percent of its glacier coverage and could be without glaciers by 2100. This project aims to investigate how climate change in Peru is affecting Alpaca breeders by turning them into reluctant "climate migrants".

March 11, 2021. Compared to about 30 years ago, climate conditions have greatly deteriorated in the Peruvian Andes. This causes an increase in diseases and mortality among alpacas. Alpaca breeders (Alpaqueros) are one of the poorest groups in the country and due to their economic situation many cannot afford to build a roof to protect the alpacas at night. This exposes them to the harsh climatic conditions found above 4000m, such as frost.

Peru is home to the world’s largest number of alpacas. The country has approximately 4 million of the animals, which is roughly 70% of the world ‘s total alpaca population. They are reared in high-altitude regions, generally more than 3,000 meters above sea level. The animals play a critical role in the lives of communities along the Andean plateau where crops cannot be grown and the only economic activity, besides mining, is alpaca herding. More than 1 million people, depend exclusively on alpacas for their livelihoods. Climate change poses a growing risk to alpacas and the communities they sustain. The Andes are experiencing shorter, but more intense, rainy seasons, and longer periods of drought. Frosts and hail storms have become more common. Changing weather patterns are shrinking natural pastures and reducing the quality of grasses. Peru already has lost 53.5 percent of its glacier coverage and could be without glaciers by 2100. This project aims to investigate how climate change in Peru is affecting Alpaca breeders by turning them into reluctant "climate migrants".

May 02, 2021. An Alpaca has just been killed for a ritual, to give thanks to Pachamama.

Peru is home to the world’s largest number of alpacas. The country has approximately 4 million of the animals, which is roughly 70% of the world ‘s total alpaca population. They are reared in high-altitude regions, generally more than 3,000 meters above sea level. The animals play a critical role in the lives of communities along the Andean plateau where crops cannot be grown and the only economic activity, besides mining, is alpaca herding. More than 1 million people, depend exclusively on alpacas for their livelihoods. Climate change poses a growing risk to alpacas and the communities they sustain. The Andes are experiencing shorter, but more intense, rainy seasons, and longer periods of drought. Frosts and hail storms have become more common. Changing weather patterns are shrinking natural pastures and reducing the quality of grasses. Peru already has lost 53.5 percent of its glacier coverage and could be without glaciers by 2100. This project aims to investigate how climate change in Peru is affecting Alpaca breeders by turning them into reluctant "climate migrants".

May 03, 2021. For all these reasons related to climate change, Alpaca breeding families organize transhumance four times a year. So they move to higher or lower altitudes depending on the climate and the season. During the transhumance, which is done on foot or with mules, the whole family moves. The social consequences of this displacement are visible as life becomes more isolated and children's education is affected due to the absence of schools at high altitudes. There are also problems with the family's access to water and electricity because often there is no supply. The photo captures the arrival of the flock at an area where the animals will spend the next three months.

Peru is home to the world’s largest number of alpacas. The country has approximately 4 million of the animals, which is roughly 70% of the world ‘s total alpaca population. They are reared in high-altitude regions, generally more than 3,000 meters above sea level. The animals play a critical role in the lives of communities along the Andean plateau where crops cannot be grown and the only economic activity, besides mining, is alpaca herding. More than 1 million people, depend exclusively on alpacas for their livelihoods. Climate change poses a growing risk to alpacas and the communities they sustain. The Andes are experiencing shorter, but more intense, rainy seasons, and longer periods of drought. Frosts and hail storms have become more common. Changing weather patterns are shrinking natural pastures and reducing the quality of grasses. Peru already has lost 53.5 percent of its glacier coverage and could be without glaciers by 2100. This project aims to investigate how climate change in Peru is affecting Alpaca breeders by turning them into reluctant "climate migrants".

March 11, 2021. During the rainy season, the alpacas stay in high altitudes, exposed to cold and frost. Families live nearby in the same temperatures. They cannot move to lower altitudes because otherwise the alpacas would eat the pasture that is being grown to provide food during the dry season and they would face the risk of starvation. Children do not go to school when the family moves to a high altitude. Once they grow up, most of them leave the life of Alpaqueros and move to cities at lower altitudes. It is usually very difficult to find work because they have no education. Pictured is a baby alpaca wearing a jacket to protect itself from the cold.

Peru is home to the world’s largest number of alpacas. The country has approximately 4 million of the animals, which is roughly 70% of the world ‘s total alpaca population. They are reared in high-altitude regions, generally more than 3,000 meters above sea level. The animals play a critical role in the lives of communities along the Andean plateau where crops cannot be grown and the only economic activity, besides mining, is alpaca herding. More than 1 million people, depend exclusively on alpacas for their livelihoods. Climate change poses a growing risk to alpacas and the communities they sustain. The Andes are experiencing shorter, but more intense, rainy seasons, and longer periods of drought. Frosts and hail storms have become more common. Changing weather patterns are shrinking natural pastures and reducing the quality of grasses. Peru already has lost 53.5 percent of its glacier coverage and could be without glaciers by 2100. This project aims to investigate how climate change in Peru is affecting Alpaca breeders by turning them into reluctant "climate migrants".

March 11, 2021. Since the 1970s, Peru has lost more than 40% of its glaciers, causing wetlands to shrink and leading pastoralists to overexploit their remaining pastures, resulting in numerous natural disasters that have cost more than 15 thousand lives. The most famous one goes by the name of El Niño and took place in 2017. The harmonious alternation of the two main seasons, dry and rainy, was broken: the sudden arrival of freezing temperatures and the unexpected and violent outbreak of thunderstorms followed by long periods of drought made the alpacas fall ill and die.

Peru is home to the world’s largest number of alpacas. The country has approximately 4 million of the animals, which is roughly 70% of the world ‘s total alpaca population. They are reared in high-altitude regions, generally more than 3,000 meters above sea level. The animals play a critical role in the lives of communities along the Andean plateau where crops cannot be grown and the only economic activity, besides mining, is alpaca herding. More than 1 million people, depend exclusively on alpacas for their livelihoods. Climate change poses a growing risk to alpacas and the communities they sustain. The Andes are experiencing shorter, but more intense, rainy seasons, and longer periods of drought. Frosts and hail storms have become more common. Changing weather patterns are shrinking natural pastures and reducing the quality of grasses. Peru already has lost 53.5 percent of its glacier coverage and could be without glaciers by 2100. This project aims to investigate how climate change in Peru is affecting Alpaca breeders by turning them into reluctant "climate migrants".

May 2, 2021. The family homes of the Alpaqueros are very isolated, often approached only on foot via a mountain path, with not even a dirt road in sight. People are forced to walk for hours. The photo was taken the day before a move to new grazing grounds, while the family was busy preparing for departure.

Peru is home to the world’s largest number of alpacas. The country has approximately 4 million of the animals, which is roughly 70% of the world ‘s total alpaca population. They are reared in high-altitude regions, generally more than 3,000 meters above sea level. The animals play a critical role in the lives of communities along the Andean plateau where crops cannot be grown and the only economic activity, besides mining, is alpaca herding. More than 1 million people, depend exclusively on alpacas for their livelihoods. Climate change poses a growing risk to alpacas and the communities they sustain. The Andes are experiencing shorter, but more intense, rainy seasons, and longer periods of drought. Frosts and hail storms have become more common. Changing weather patterns are shrinking natural pastures and reducing the quality of grasses. Peru already has lost 53.5 percent of its glacier coverage and could be without glaciers by 2100. This project aims to investigate how climate change in Peru is affecting Alpaca breeders by turning them into reluctant "climate migrants".

May 2, 2021. In the photo, Alina's family gathers for the transhumance that will take place the following day. During the move, a lot of labor is needed because driving 300 alpacas up a mountain for more than 6 hours is not easy. So the whole family gets together to support senior family members and younger people who have decided to continue with this work.

Peru is home to the world’s largest number of alpacas. The country has approximately 4 million of the animals, which is roughly 70% of the world ‘s total alpaca population. They are reared in high-altitude regions, generally more than 3,000 meters above sea level. The animals play a critical role in the lives of communities along the Andean plateau where crops cannot be grown and the only economic activity, besides mining, is alpaca herding. More than 1 million people, depend exclusively on alpacas for their livelihoods. Climate change poses a growing risk to alpacas and the communities they sustain. The Andes are experiencing shorter, but more intense, rainy seasons, and longer periods of drought. Frosts and hail storms have become more common. Changing weather patterns are shrinking natural pastures and reducing the quality of grasses. Peru already has lost 53.5 percent of its glacier coverage and could be without glaciers by 2100. This project aims to investigate how climate change in Peru is affecting Alpaca breeders by turning them into reluctant "climate migrants".

May 2, 2021. Pictured is a baby Alpaca from Alina's family who died from the common cold. Whether human populations will be able to remain permanently in the high Andean zone will depend on whether the Alpaqeros families can introduce technological innovation and an effective infrastructure. Creating fences, huts, water reservoirs, irrigation canals and stables with roofs would be enough. Because of the exploitation by buyers of Alpaca fiber, who impose a price per ounce, and owing to government indifference over the need to protect these families and curb the climate migration of young people, there is a risk that in coming years the Andean Alpaqueros culture will slowly disappear.

The Salento region, located in the heel of Italy's boot, is widely known for its olive oil. But since 2013, a plant bacterium, Xylella fastidiosa, has been responsible for a disease that is killing millions of olive trees in what is considered the world's worst phytosanitary emergency. This epidemic, for which there is still no remedy, has devastated the landscape and caused massive economic and environmental damage: many people have lost their livelihoods and a huge green lung has been wiped out along with its carbon-fixing capacity. But another, more intimate loss affects the lives of local people: the loss of their own identity. Some 60 million olive trees in the region, many of them centuries old, are deeply rooted in local culture, as symbols of ancient traditions and legacies of past generations. With the spread of this plague, people have lost not only the roots of their trees but also the roots that emotionally connect them to their past.

85-year-old farmer, Gino Schiavano looks at his dead olive trees. Casarano, southern Salento, Italy, July 31, 2020.

The Salento region, located in the heel of Italy's boot, is widely known for its olive oil. But since 2013, a plant bacterium, Xylella fastidiosa, has been responsible for a disease that is killing millions of olive trees in what is considered the world's worst phytosanitary emergency. This epidemic, for which there is still no remedy, has devastated the landscape and caused massive economic and environmental damage: many people have lost their livelihoods and a huge green lung has been wiped out along with its carbon-fixing capacity. But another, more intimate loss affects the lives of local people: the loss of their own identity. Some 60 million olive trees in the region, many of them centuries old, are deeply rooted in local culture, as symbols of ancient traditions and legacies of past generations. With the spread of this plague, people have lost not only the roots of their trees but also the roots that emotionally connect them to their past.

Aerial view of a large olive grove affected by Xylella fastidiosa bacterium. The dry trees are uprooted to be resold as wood. Casarano, southern Salento, Italy, December 17, 2020.

The Salento region, located in the heel of Italy's boot, is widely known for its olive oil. But since 2013, a plant bacterium, Xylella fastidiosa, has been responsible for a disease that is killing millions of olive trees in what is considered the world's worst phytosanitary emergency. This epidemic, for which there is still no remedy, has devastated the landscape and caused massive economic and environmental damage: many people have lost their livelihoods and a huge green lung has been wiped out along with its carbon-fixing capacity. But another, more intimate loss affects the lives of local people: the loss of their own identity. Some 60 million olive trees in the region, many of them centuries old, are deeply rooted in local culture, as symbols of ancient traditions and legacies of past generations. With the spread of this plague, people have lost not only the roots of their trees but also the roots that emotionally connect them to their past.

An olive tree trunk burns in the countryside near Felline. Casarano, southern Salento, Italy, July 23, 2020.

The Salento region, located in the heel of Italy's boot, is widely known for its olive oil. But since 2013, a plant bacterium, Xylella fastidiosa, has been responsible for a disease that is killing millions of olive trees in what is considered the world's worst phytosanitary emergency. This epidemic, for which there is still no remedy, has devastated the landscape and caused massive economic and environmental damage: many people have lost their livelihoods and a huge green lung has been wiped out along with its carbon-fixing capacity. But another, more intimate loss affects the lives of local people: the loss of their own identity. Some 60 million olive trees in the region, many of them centuries old, are deeply rooted in local culture, as symbols of ancient traditions and legacies of past generations. With the spread of this plague, people have lost not only the roots of their trees but also the roots that emotionally connect them to their past.

A specimen of Philaenus spumarius under the fluorescence optical microscope of the laboratory of the SNR (National Research Council) of Bari. This spittlebug is the main vector of the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa, it feeds on the xylem of olive leaves and spreads the infection among the trees. Bari, Italy, December 15, 2021.

The Salento region, located in the heel of Italy's boot, is widely known for its olive oil. But since 2013, a plant bacterium, Xylella fastidiosa, has been responsible for a disease that is killing millions of olive trees in what is considered the world's worst phytosanitary emergency. This epidemic, for which there is still no remedy, has devastated the landscape and caused massive economic and environmental damage: many people have lost their livelihoods and a huge green lung has been wiped out along with its carbon-fixing capacity. But another, more intimate loss affects the lives of local people: the loss of their own identity. Some 60 million olive trees in the region, many of them centuries old, are deeply rooted in local culture, as symbols of ancient traditions and legacies of past generations. With the spread of this plague, people have lost not only the roots of their trees but also the roots that emotionally connect them to their past.

A field of felled olive trees. The presence of the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa has often given the landscape a ghostly appearance. The immobile trunks remain standing like tombstones in memory of the past. Casarano, southern Salento, December 19, 2020.

The Salento region, located in the heel of Italy's boot, is widely known for its olive oil. But since 2013, a plant bacterium, Xylella fastidiosa, has been responsible for a disease that is killing millions of olive trees in what is considered the world's worst phytosanitary emergency. This epidemic, for which there is still no remedy, has devastated the landscape and caused massive economic and environmental damage: many people have lost their livelihoods and a huge green lung has been wiped out along with its carbon-fixing capacity. But another, more intimate loss affects the lives of local people: the loss of their own identity. Some 60 million olive trees in the region, many of them centuries old, are deeply rooted in local culture, as symbols of ancient traditions and legacies of past generations. With the spread of this plague, people have lost not only the roots of their trees but also the roots that emotionally connect them to their past.

Young designer, Roberta Di Cosmo, during her performance in front of "The Giant". This olive tree with an estimated age of more than 1,500 years, is now definitely dead. Alliste, southern Salento, Italy, July 31, 2020.

The Salento region, located in the heel of Italy's boot, is widely known for its olive oil. But since 2013, a plant bacterium, Xylella fastidiosa, has been responsible for a disease that is killing millions of olive trees in what is considered the world's worst phytosanitary emergency. This epidemic, for which there is still no remedy, has devastated the landscape and caused massive economic and environmental damage: many people have lost their livelihoods and a huge green lung has been wiped out along with its carbon-fixing capacity. But another, more intimate loss affects the lives of local people: the loss of their own identity. Some 60 million olive trees in the region, many of them centuries old, are deeply rooted in local culture, as symbols of ancient traditions and legacies of past generations. With the spread of this plague, people have lost not only the roots of their trees but also the roots that emotionally connect them to their past.

Gino Schiavano looks through the window of his Apecar at an abandoned olive grove. The sense of confusion caused by the epidemic meant that these people had lost not only the roots of their trees but also those that emotionally connected them to their past. Supersano, southern Salento, Italy, September 24, 2021.

The Salento region, located in the heel of Italy's boot, is widely known for its olive oil. But since 2013, a plant bacterium, Xylella fastidiosa, has been responsible for a disease that is killing millions of olive trees in what is considered the world's worst phytosanitary emergency. This epidemic, for which there is still no remedy, has devastated the landscape and caused massive economic and environmental damage: many people have lost their livelihoods and a huge green lung has been wiped out along with its carbon-fixing capacity. But another, more intimate loss affects the lives of local people: the loss of their own identity. Some 60 million olive trees in the region, many of them centuries old, are deeply rooted in local culture, as symbols of ancient traditions and legacies of past generations. With the spread of this plague, people have lost not only the roots of their trees but also the roots that emotionally connect them to their past.

Angelo De Stradis, microscopist at the Institute for Sustainable Plant Protection, looks at a sample of Xylella fastidiosa through the transmission electron microscope. Bari, Italy, December 15, 2021.

The Salento region, located in the heel of Italy's boot, is widely known for its olive oil. But since 2013, a plant bacterium, Xylella fastidiosa, has been responsible for a disease that is killing millions of olive trees in what is considered the world's worst phytosanitary emergency. This epidemic, for which there is still no remedy, has devastated the landscape and caused massive economic and environmental damage: many people have lost their livelihoods and a huge green lung has been wiped out along with its carbon-fixing capacity. But another, more intimate loss affects the lives of local people: the loss of their own identity. Some 60 million olive trees in the region, many of them centuries old, are deeply rooted in local culture, as symbols of ancient traditions and legacies of past generations. With the spread of this plague, people have lost not only the roots of their trees but also the roots that emotionally connect them to their past.

My grandmother points to herself in a photo from 1937, where she is pictured with her four sisters and her parents. Her father, like many others at that time, was responsible for managing a large number of olive groves on behalf of some landowners. The economy of the Salento region has relied on olive cultivation for centuries, so the locals are deeply connected with these trees. Casarano, southern Salento, Italy, December 29, 2021.

The Salento region, located in the heel of Italy's boot, is widely known for its olive oil. But since 2013, a plant bacterium, Xylella fastidiosa, has been responsible for a disease that is killing millions of olive trees in what is considered the world's worst phytosanitary emergency. This epidemic, for which there is still no remedy, has devastated the landscape and caused massive economic and environmental damage: many people have lost their livelihoods and a huge green lung has been wiped out along with its carbon-fixing capacity. But another, more intimate loss affects the lives of local people: the loss of their own identity. Some 60 million olive trees in the region, many of them centuries old, are deeply rooted in local culture, as symbols of ancient traditions and legacies of past generations. With the spread of this plague, people have lost not only the roots of their trees but also the roots that emotionally connect them to their past.

Olive pruner, Valentino Toma cuts branches from some newly felled trees. Casarano, southern Salento, Italy, December 18, 2020.

The Salento region, located in the heel of Italy's boot, is widely known for its olive oil. But since 2013, a plant bacterium, Xylella fastidiosa, has been responsible for a disease that is killing millions of olive trees in what is considered the world's worst phytosanitary emergency. This epidemic, for which there is still no remedy, has devastated the landscape and caused massive economic and environmental damage: many people have lost their livelihoods and a huge green lung has been wiped out along with its carbon-fixing capacity. But another, more intimate loss affects the lives of local people: the loss of their own identity. Some 60 million olive trees in the region, many of them centuries old, are deeply rooted in local culture, as symbols of ancient traditions and legacies of past generations. With the spread of this plague, people have lost not only the roots of their trees but also the roots that emotionally connect them to their past.

Detail of the hand of Gino Schiavano. Witnessing the death of hundreds of trees, inherited from their grandparents, is experienced by these people as a great defeat and source of deep pain. Supersano, southern Salento, Italy, August 7, 2020.

The Salento region, located in the heel of Italy's boot, is widely known for its olive oil. But since 2013, a plant bacterium, Xylella fastidiosa, has been responsible for a disease that is killing millions of olive trees in what is considered the world's worst phytosanitary emergency. This epidemic, for which there is still no remedy, has devastated the landscape and caused massive economic and environmental damage: many people have lost their livelihoods and a huge green lung has been wiped out along with its carbon-fixing capacity. But another, more intimate loss affects the lives of local people: the loss of their own identity. Some 60 million olive trees in the region, many of them centuries old, are deeply rooted in local culture, as symbols of ancient traditions and legacies of past generations. With the spread of this plague, people have lost not only the roots of their trees but also the roots that emotionally connect them to their past.

Olive tree burning during a night fire. Felline, southern Salento, Italy, July 23, 2020.

These photos were taken on the Taimyr Peninsula, located above the Arctic Circle. These photos are about children who live far away from civilization, whose way of life and living conditions are similar to those of their ancestors. They have no internet or means of communication with society. The camera gave me the ability to capture unique moments from their lives.

Children of the arctic

These photos were taken on the Taimyr Peninsula, located above the Arctic Circle. These photos are about children who live far away from civilization, whose way of life and living conditions are similar to those of their ancestors. They have no internet or means of communication with society. The camera gave me the ability to capture unique moments from their lives.

Children of the arctic

These photos were taken on the Taimyr Peninsula, located above the Arctic Circle. These photos are about children who live far away from civilization, whose way of life and living conditions are similar to those of their ancestors. They have no internet or means of communication with society. The camera gave me the ability to capture unique moments from their lives.

Children of the arctic

These photos were taken on the Taimyr Peninsula, located above the Arctic Circle. These photos are about children who live far away from civilization, whose way of life and living conditions are similar to those of their ancestors. They have no internet or means of communication with society. The camera gave me the ability to capture unique moments from their lives.

Children of the arctic

These photos were taken on the Taimyr Peninsula, located above the Arctic Circle. These photos are about children who live far away from civilization, whose way of life and living conditions are similar to those of their ancestors. They have no internet or means of communication with society. The camera gave me the ability to capture unique moments from their lives.

Children of the arctic

These photos were taken on the Taimyr Peninsula, located above the Arctic Circle. These photos are about children who live far away from civilization, whose way of life and living conditions are similar to those of their ancestors. They have no internet or means of communication with society. The camera gave me the ability to capture unique moments from their lives.

Children of the arctic

These photos were taken on the Taimyr Peninsula, located above the Arctic Circle. These photos are about children who live far away from civilization, whose way of life and living conditions are similar to those of their ancestors. They have no internet or means of communication with society. The camera gave me the ability to capture unique moments from their lives.

Children of the arctic

These photos were taken on the Taimyr Peninsula, located above the Arctic Circle. These photos are about children who live far away from civilization, whose way of life and living conditions are similar to those of their ancestors. They have no internet or means of communication with society. The camera gave me the ability to capture unique moments from their lives.

Children of the arctic

These photos were taken on the Taimyr Peninsula, located above the Arctic Circle. These photos are about children who live far away from civilization, whose way of life and living conditions are similar to those of their ancestors. They have no internet or means of communication with society. The camera gave me the ability to capture unique moments from their lives.

Artyom Onopriyenko

These photos were taken on the Taimyr Peninsula, located above the Arctic Circle. These photos are about children who live far away from civilization, whose way of life and living conditions are similar to those of their ancestors. They have no internet or means of communication with society. The camera gave me the ability to capture unique moments from their lives.

Children of the arctic

These photos were taken on the Taimyr Peninsula, located above the Arctic Circle. These photos are about children who live far away from civilization, whose way of life and living conditions are similar to those of their ancestors. They have no internet or means of communication with society. The camera gave me the ability to capture unique moments from their lives.

Children of the arctic

You walk along the coast every day, relax by the sea, take a swim, and then one morning you find the water has turned brown. What do you feel? I was frightened. I felt the reality of global warming to my bones. The Sea of Marmara is an important region of Turkey, with many large cities on its shores. Because of global warming, a blanket of a mucus-like substance in the Marmara Sea is increasing day by day, threatening the fishing industry and the environment. According to media reports, a layer of so-called sea snot, (marine mucilage) formed as a result of the proliferation of microalgae called phytoplankton in the sea, has reached water levels as deep as 30 meters below the surface in some parts of the Marmara Sea. The main reason for this is that the water temperature in the Marmara Sea is 2.5 degrees higher than average levels over the last 40 years.

An aerial photo taken by a drone shows the Marmara Sea covered in sea snot. Istanbul, Turkey, June 6, 2021.

You walk along the coast every day, relax by the sea, take a swim, and then one morning you find the water has turned brown. What do you feel? I was frightened. I felt the reality of global warming to my bones. The Sea of Marmara is an important region of Turkey, with many large cities on its shores. Because of global warming, a blanket of a mucus-like substance in the Marmara Sea is increasing day by day, threatening the fishing industry and the environment. According to media reports, a layer of so-called sea snot, (marine mucilage) formed as a result of the proliferation of microalgae called phytoplankton in the sea, has reached water levels as deep as 30 meters below the surface in some parts of the Marmara Sea. The main reason for this is that the water temperature in the Marmara Sea is 2.5 degrees higher than average levels over the last 40 years.

People sit near the Marmara Sea covered in sea snot. Istanbul, Turkey, May 30, 2021.

You walk along the coast every day, relax by the sea, take a swim, and then one morning you find the water has turned brown. What do you feel? I was frightened. I felt the reality of global warming to my bones. The Sea of Marmara is an important region of Turkey, with many large cities on its shores. Because of global warming, a blanket of a mucus-like substance in the Marmara Sea is increasing day by day, threatening the fishing industry and the environment. According to media reports, a layer of so-called sea snot, (marine mucilage) formed as a result of the proliferation of microalgae called phytoplankton in the sea, has reached water levels as deep as 30 meters below the surface in some parts of the Marmara Sea. The main reason for this is that the water temperature in the Marmara Sea is 2.5 degrees higher than average levels over the last 40 years.

A cormorant on the Marmara Sea covered in sea snot. Istanbul, Turkey, May 30, 2021.

You walk along the coast every day, relax by the sea, take a swim, and then one morning you find the water has turned brown. What do you feel? I was frightened. I felt the reality of global warming to my bones. The Sea of Marmara is an important region of Turkey, with many large cities on its shores. Because of global warming, a blanket of a mucus-like substance in the Marmara Sea is increasing day by day, threatening the fishing industry and the environment. According to media reports, a layer of so-called sea snot, (marine mucilage) formed as a result of the proliferation of microalgae called phytoplankton in the sea, has reached water levels as deep as 30 meters below the surface in some parts of the Marmara Sea. The main reason for this is that the water temperature in the Marmara Sea is 2.5 degrees higher than average levels over the last 40 years.

An aerial photo taken by a drone shows a fisherman in a boat on the Marmara Sea covered in sea snot. Istanbul, Turkey, June 4, 2021.

You walk along the coast every day, relax by the sea, take a swim, and then one morning you find the water has turned brown. What do you feel? I was frightened. I felt the reality of global warming to my bones. The Sea of Marmara is an important region of Turkey, with many large cities on its shores. Because of global warming, a blanket of a mucus-like substance in the Marmara Sea is increasing day by day, threatening the fishing industry and the environment. According to media reports, a layer of so-called sea snot, (marine mucilage) formed as a result of the proliferation of microalgae called phytoplankton in the sea, has reached water levels as deep as 30 meters below the surface in some parts of the Marmara Sea. The main reason for this is that the water temperature in the Marmara Sea is 2.5 degrees higher than average levels over the last 40 years.

Children swim in the Marmara Sea covered in sea snot. Darica district, Kocaeli, Turkey, June 11, 2021.

You walk along the coast every day, relax by the sea, take a swim, and then one morning you find the water has turned brown. What do you feel? I was frightened. I felt the reality of global warming to my bones. The Sea of Marmara is an important region of Turkey, with many large cities on its shores. Because of global warming, a blanket of a mucus-like substance in the Marmara Sea is increasing day by day, threatening the fishing industry and the environment. According to media reports, a layer of so-called sea snot, (marine mucilage) formed as a result of the proliferation of microalgae called phytoplankton in the sea, has reached water levels as deep as 30 meters below the surface in some parts of the Marmara Sea. The main reason for this is that the water temperature in the Marmara Sea is 2.5 degrees higher than average levels over the last 40 years.

An aerial photo taken by a drone shows children swimming in the Marmara Sea covered in sea snot. Darica district, Kocaeli, Turkey, June 11, 2021.

You walk along the coast every day, relax by the sea, take a swim, and then one morning you find the water has turned brown. What do you feel? I was frightened. I felt the reality of global warming to my bones. The Sea of Marmara is an important region of Turkey, with many large cities on its shores. Because of global warming, a blanket of a mucus-like substance in the Marmara Sea is increasing day by day, threatening the fishing industry and the environment. According to media reports, a layer of so-called sea snot, (marine mucilage) formed as a result of the proliferation of microalgae called phytoplankton in the sea, has reached water levels as deep as 30 meters below the surface in some parts of the Marmara Sea. The main reason for this is that the water temperature in the Marmara Sea is 2.5 degrees higher than average levels over the last 40 years.

A diver in the Marmara Sea, covered in sea snot, views the seafloor. Istanbul, Turkey, June 8, 2021.

You walk along the coast every day, relax by the sea, take a swim, and then one morning you find the water has turned brown. What do you feel? I was frightened. I felt the reality of global warming to my bones. The Sea of Marmara is an important region of Turkey, with many large cities on its shores. Because of global warming, a blanket of a mucus-like substance in the Marmara Sea is increasing day by day, threatening the fishing industry and the environment. According to media reports, a layer of so-called sea snot, (marine mucilage) formed as a result of the proliferation of microalgae called phytoplankton in the sea, has reached water levels as deep as 30 meters below the surface in some parts of the Marmara Sea. The main reason for this is that the water temperature in the Marmara Sea is 2.5 degrees higher than average levels over the last 40 years.

An aerial photo taken by a drone shows a man in a pedalo on the Marmara Sea covered in sea snot. Darica district, Kocaeli, Turkey, June 11, 2021.

You walk along the coast every day, relax by the sea, take a swim, and then one morning you find the water has turned brown. What do you feel? I was frightened. I felt the reality of global warming to my bones. The Sea of Marmara is an important region of Turkey, with many large cities on its shores. Because of global warming, a blanket of a mucus-like substance in the Marmara Sea is increasing day by day, threatening the fishing industry and the environment. According to media reports, a layer of so-called sea snot, (marine mucilage) formed as a result of the proliferation of microalgae called phytoplankton in the sea, has reached water levels as deep as 30 meters below the surface in some parts of the Marmara Sea. The main reason for this is that the water temperature in the Marmara Sea is 2.5 degrees higher than average levels over the last 40 years.

An employee cleans the surface of the Marmara Sea, which is covered in sea snot, to view the seafloor. Istanbul, Turkey, June 8, 2021.

You walk along the coast every day, relax by the sea, take a swim, and then one morning you find the water has turned brown. What do you feel? I was frightened. I felt the reality of global warming to my bones. The Sea of Marmara is an important region of Turkey, with many large cities on its shores. Because of global warming, a blanket of a mucus-like substance in the Marmara Sea is increasing day by day, threatening the fishing industry and the environment. According to media reports, a layer of so-called sea snot, (marine mucilage) formed as a result of the proliferation of microalgae called phytoplankton in the sea, has reached water levels as deep as 30 meters below the surface in some parts of the Marmara Sea. The main reason for this is that the water temperature in the Marmara Sea is 2.5 degrees higher than average levels over the last 40 years.

An aerial photo taken by a drone shows a gray heron (Ardea cinerea) flying over the Marmara Sea covered in sea snot. Istanbul, Turkey, June 8, 2021.

In the last few months, the flood situation has worsened around Dhaka, in Kishoreganj, due to unseasonal rains and landslides. The water level is still rising in all the nearby rivers. As a result, several villages have been submerged. People in these areas, which have been under water for six months, have lost their only crop in the floods and are now in dire straits, facing challenging life conditions. The pictures were taken from the Austagram area of the Kishoreganj district of Bangladesh on September 22, 2021.

Flood

In the last few months, the flood situation has worsened around Dhaka, in Kishoreganj, due to unseasonal rains and landslides. The water level is still rising in all the nearby rivers. As a result, several villages have been submerged. People in these areas, which have been under water for six months, have lost their only crop in the floods and are now in dire straits, facing challenging life conditions. The pictures were taken from the Austagram area of the Kishoreganj district of Bangladesh on September 22, 2021.

Flood

In the last few months, the flood situation has worsened around Dhaka, in Kishoreganj, due to unseasonal rains and landslides. The water level is still rising in all the nearby rivers. As a result, several villages have been submerged. People in these areas, which have been under water for six months, have lost their only crop in the floods and are now in dire straits, facing challenging life conditions. The pictures were taken from the Austagram area of the Kishoreganj district of Bangladesh on September 22, 2021.

Flood

In the last few months, the flood situation has worsened around Dhaka, in Kishoreganj, due to unseasonal rains and landslides. The water level is still rising in all the nearby rivers. As a result, several villages have been submerged. People in these areas, which have been under water for six months, have lost their only crop in the floods and are now in dire straits, facing challenging life conditions. The pictures were taken from the Austagram area of the Kishoreganj district of Bangladesh on September 22, 2021.

Flood

In the last few months, the flood situation has worsened around Dhaka, in Kishoreganj, due to unseasonal rains and landslides. The water level is still rising in all the nearby rivers. As a result, several villages have been submerged. People in these areas, which have been under water for six months, have lost their only crop in the floods and are now in dire straits, facing challenging life conditions. The pictures were taken from the Austagram area of the Kishoreganj district of Bangladesh on September 22, 2021.

Flood

In the last few months, the flood situation has worsened around Dhaka, in Kishoreganj, due to unseasonal rains and landslides. The water level is still rising in all the nearby rivers. As a result, several villages have been submerged. People in these areas, which have been under water for six months, have lost their only crop in the floods and are now in dire straits, facing challenging life conditions. The pictures were taken from the Austagram area of the Kishoreganj district of Bangladesh on September 22, 2021.

Flood

In the last few months, the flood situation has worsened around Dhaka, in Kishoreganj, due to unseasonal rains and landslides. The water level is still rising in all the nearby rivers. As a result, several villages have been submerged. People in these areas, which have been under water for six months, have lost their only crop in the floods and are now in dire straits, facing challenging life conditions. The pictures were taken from the Austagram area of the Kishoreganj district of Bangladesh on September 22, 2021.

Flood

Father Loknath said that he would light lamps and incense in the Ashram after fasting in Kartik for a month to prevent life-threatening diseases. Worshipers observe this fast, or Kartikabrata, on the last 15 days of the Kartik month every year to wish their loved ones good luck. Thousands of devotees prayed at the Loknath Brahmachari Ashram and the temple at barodi in the capital on the occasion of Kartikabrata or Rakher Upobash. When the lamp was lit in the evening, they broke the fast.

Lights And Hope

Lailya Begum's husband has been visually impaired since birth. He has also suffered from asthma and arthritis for the past few years. She has to beg from door to door to afford the cost of her husband's treatment and the expenses of her six children. She struggles to run such a huge household with the money she gets from begging. The situation was made even worse when the entire village was submerged during a horrific flood. They were water-logged for 4-5 days. To protect themselves from the flood, they took shelter in their neighbor's house. Her two sons were affected by water-borne diseases. She relied on the borrowed money from her neighbors and her days were filled with sorrow. She will be able to repair the damaged house, seek treatment for her husband, and provide a better future for her children if she receives assistance.

Hopes for a better life

A member of the guard of honor during the burial of the remains of Soviet army soldiers on the eve of Victory Day celebrations.

Unknown soldier

This image was captured during a face painting event in the villages of West Bengal, to celebrate Bengali New Year. The grandmother was feeling shy to have her picture taken so she covered her face and smiled from behind.

Evergreen smile

Cathy Tobias, 67, poses as she looks at her courtyard which has turned into a memorial for Covid-19 victims, in Anna Maria Island, Florida, on March 1, 2021. — When Cathy Tobias began tying a ribbon to a rope for each Covid-19 death in Florida, she had no idea her entire patio would end up being draped in color. The eye-catching tribute to those who have died in the Sunshine State during the pandemic crisscrosses her patio, weaves across stairs and onto a balcony at her home on Anna Maria Island, a small community on Florida's Gulf coast. There are now more than 30,000 ribbons in all colors of the rainbow — from pale pink to crimson to neon green. Sitting on a porch with a neighbor who has helped her create the memorial, Tobias said she began to tie the ribbons because she wanted to visualize the death toll.

Ribbons of loss

Shif Island, located in the south of Iran in the Persian Gulf, is home to about 800 families. The dominant language in this village is Arabic. The occupation of most of the people in the Island is fishing. Women in this area wear colorful or patterned chadors. My goal in this photography project was to show what life is like for Shif's women; women and girls who, despite all the restrictions, still pursue their dreams. But most of these women and girls wear their chadors to be photographed, which for me was a reminder of their real life; women and girls with clothing full of colors and dreams hidden behind these chadors. It was a symbol of their lives. These colorful chadors concealed the truth of their lives, which I tried to reveal.

Fâtemeh, a girl from Shif Island.

Shif Island, located in the south of Iran in the Persian Gulf, is home to about 800 families. The dominant language in this village is Arabic. The occupation of most of the people in the Island is fishing. Women in this area wear colorful or patterned chadors. My goal in this photography project was to show what life is like for Shif's women; women and girls who, despite all the restrictions, still pursue their dreams. But most of these women and girls wear their chadors to be photographed, which for me was a reminder of their real life; women and girls with clothing full of colors and dreams hidden behind these chadors. It was a symbol of their lives. These colorful chadors concealed the truth of their lives, which I tried to reveal.

Mahboobeh Adhami, 17. She got married at the age of 16 and her dream is to become a painter.

Shif Island, located in the south of Iran in the Persian Gulf, is home to about 800 families. The dominant language in this village is Arabic. The occupation of most of the people in the Island is fishing. Women in this area wear colorful or patterned chadors. My goal in this photography project was to show what life is like for Shif's women; women and girls who, despite all the restrictions, still pursue their dreams. But most of these women and girls wear their chadors to be photographed, which for me was a reminder of their real life; women and girls with clothing full of colors and dreams hidden behind these chadors. It was a symbol of their lives. These colorful chadors concealed the truth of their lives, which I tried to reveal.

Najmeh, 18. Recently engaged to be married, she dreams of becoming a nurse one day. In spite of all the challenges, she tries to reach her goals in life.

Shif Island, located in the south of Iran in the Persian Gulf, is home to about 800 families. The dominant language in this village is Arabic. The occupation of most of the people in the Island is fishing. Women in this area wear colorful or patterned chadors. My goal in this photography project was to show what life is like for Shif's women; women and girls who, despite all the restrictions, still pursue their dreams. But most of these women and girls wear their chadors to be photographed, which for me was a reminder of their real life; women and girls with clothing full of colors and dreams hidden behind these chadors. It was a symbol of their lives. These colorful chadors concealed the truth of their lives, which I tried to reveal.

Âsiyeh Râshedi, 14. She got engaged recently and left school.

Shif Island, located in the south of Iran in the Persian Gulf, is home to about 800 families. The dominant language in this village is Arabic. The occupation of most of the people in the Island is fishing. Women in this area wear colorful or patterned chadors. My goal in this photography project was to show what life is like for Shif's women; women and girls who, despite all the restrictions, still pursue their dreams. But most of these women and girls wear their chadors to be photographed, which for me was a reminder of their real life; women and girls with clothing full of colors and dreams hidden behind these chadors. It was a symbol of their lives. These colorful chadors concealed the truth of their lives, which I tried to reveal.

Maryam, 32, is a housewife with three children.

Shif Island, located in the south of Iran in the Persian Gulf, is home to about 800 families. The dominant language in this village is Arabic. The occupation of most of the people in the Island is fishing. Women in this area wear colorful or patterned chadors. My goal in this photography project was to show what life is like for Shif's women; women and girls who, despite all the restrictions, still pursue their dreams. But most of these women and girls wear their chadors to be photographed, which for me was a reminder of their real life; women and girls with clothing full of colors and dreams hidden behind these chadors. It was a symbol of their lives. These colorful chadors concealed the truth of their lives, which I tried to reveal.

Fâtemeh Fallâhieh, 19, from Shif Island.

Shif Island, located in the south of Iran in the Persian Gulf, is home to about 800 families. The dominant language in this village is Arabic. The occupation of most of the people in the Island is fishing. Women in this area wear colorful or patterned chadors. My goal in this photography project was to show what life is like for Shif's women; women and girls who, despite all the restrictions, still pursue their dreams. But most of these women and girls wear their chadors to be photographed, which for me was a reminder of their real life; women and girls with clothing full of colors and dreams hidden behind these chadors. It was a symbol of their lives. These colorful chadors concealed the truth of their lives, which I tried to reveal.

Sabriyeh Salim Sadigh, 24, is married with three children.

Shif Island, located in the south of Iran in the Persian Gulf, is home to about 800 families. The dominant language in this village is Arabic. The occupation of most of the people in the Island is fishing. Women in this area wear colorful or patterned chadors. My goal in this photography project was to show what life is like for Shif's women; women and girls who, despite all the restrictions, still pursue their dreams. But most of these women and girls wear their chadors to be photographed, which for me was a reminder of their real life; women and girls with clothing full of colors and dreams hidden behind these chadors. It was a symbol of their lives. These colorful chadors concealed the truth of their lives, which I tried to reveal.

Asmâ Râshedi, 23, is a housewife and her husband is a fisherman

Shif Island, located in the south of Iran in the Persian Gulf, is home to about 800 families. The dominant language in this village is Arabic. The occupation of most of the people in the Island is fishing. Women in this area wear colorful or patterned chadors. My goal in this photography project was to show what life is like for Shif's women; women and girls who, despite all the restrictions, still pursue their dreams. But most of these women and girls wear their chadors to be photographed, which for me was a reminder of their real life; women and girls with clothing full of colors and dreams hidden behind these chadors. It was a symbol of their lives. These colorful chadors concealed the truth of their lives, which I tried to reveal.

Fâtemeh, 19, is a housewife.

Shif Island, located in the south of Iran in the Persian Gulf, is home to about 800 families. The dominant language in this village is Arabic. The occupation of most of the people in the Island is fishing. Women in this area wear colorful or patterned chadors. My goal in this photography project was to show what life is like for Shif's women; women and girls who, despite all the restrictions, still pursue their dreams. But most of these women and girls wear their chadors to be photographed, which for me was a reminder of their real life; women and girls with clothing full of colors and dreams hidden behind these chadors. It was a symbol of their lives. These colorful chadors concealed the truth of their lives, which I tried to reveal.

Najmeh Bin Hilal iis married and has three children.

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder affecting the lungs that makes it extremely difficult to breathe. Waiting for a lung transplant can take years, so people with the condition will rent empty lonely apartments in Moscow, where there is a higher chance of finding a donor. A donated lung is viable for only 2 to 3 hours. COVID-19 has only made the situation worse, as the attention of pulmonologists around the world turned to battling coronavirus, and cystic fibrosis patients were overshadowed. When I visited Lera, I learned that she had not been outside for several months because she was constantly hooked up to oxygen. Some of these patients have family who dropped everything to be near them. Like Dima’s wife, who was not deterred by his terminal diagnosis and married him. Like Lera’s sister who, after their mother’s death, dropped out of school because she didn’t want to lose her sister too. But what about those who are alone? How do they stay sane one-on-one with the disease? Some of them feel strong and try to work, like Lilya. She knits dogwear. But they can’t ever stop waiting. Waiting for the call that a donor has been found. For some, the wait is too long.

Lera Ivleva’s portraitLera, 22, from Yaroslavl. She lives in Zelenograd, where she is waiting for a lung transplant.

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder affecting the lungs that makes it extremely difficult to breathe. Waiting for a lung transplant can take years, so people with the condition will rent empty lonely apartments in Moscow, where there is a higher chance of finding a donor. A donated lung is viable for only 2 to 3 hours. COVID-19 has only made the situation worse, as the attention of pulmonologists around the world turned to battling coronavirus, and cystic fibrosis patients were overshadowed. When I visited Lera, I learned that she had not been outside for several months because she was constantly hooked up to oxygen. Some of these patients have family who dropped everything to be near them. Like Dima’s wife, who was not deterred by his terminal diagnosis and married him. Like Lera’s sister who, after their mother’s death, dropped out of school because she didn’t want to lose her sister too. But what about those who are alone? How do they stay sane one-on-one with the disease? Some of them feel strong and try to work, like Lilya. She knits dogwear. But they can’t ever stop waiting. Waiting for the call that a donor has been found. For some, the wait is too long.

Lera’s hands on her oxygen concentratorLera, 22, from Yaroslavl. She lives in Zelenograd, where she is waiting for a lung transplant.

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder affecting the lungs that makes it extremely difficult to breathe. Waiting for a lung transplant can take years, so people with the condition will rent empty lonely apartments in Moscow, where there is a higher chance of finding a donor. A donated lung is viable for only 2 to 3 hours. COVID-19 has only made the situation worse, as the attention of pulmonologists around the world turned to battling coronavirus, and cystic fibrosis patients were overshadowed. When I visited Lera, I learned that she had not been outside for several months because she was constantly hooked up to oxygen. Some of these patients have family who dropped everything to be near them. Like Dima’s wife, who was not deterred by his terminal diagnosis and married him. Like Lera’s sister who, after their mother’s death, dropped out of school because she didn’t want to lose her sister too. But what about those who are alone? How do they stay sane one-on-one with the disease? Some of them feel strong and try to work, like Lilya. She knits dogwear. But they can’t ever stop waiting. Waiting for the call that a donor has been found. For some, the wait is too long.

Dima ChepurkoDima, 26, from Omsk. He lives in Moscow waiting for a lung transplant.

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder affecting the lungs that makes it extremely difficult to breathe. Waiting for a lung transplant can take years, so people with the condition will rent empty lonely apartments in Moscow, where there is a higher chance of finding a donor. A donated lung is viable for only 2 to 3 hours. COVID-19 has only made the situation worse, as the attention of pulmonologists around the world turned to battling coronavirus, and cystic fibrosis patients were overshadowed. When I visited Lera, I learned that she had not been outside for several months because she was constantly hooked up to oxygen. Some of these patients have family who dropped everything to be near them. Like Dima’s wife, who was not deterred by his terminal diagnosis and married him. Like Lera’s sister who, after their mother’s death, dropped out of school because she didn’t want to lose her sister too. But what about those who are alone? How do they stay sane one-on-one with the disease? Some of them feel strong and try to work, like Lilya. She knits dogwear. But they can’t ever stop waiting. Waiting for the call that a donor has been found. For some, the wait is too long.

Lilya RodyakhinaLilya, 33, from Kazan. She lives in Moscow, where she is waiting for a lung transplant.

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder affecting the lungs that makes it extremely difficult to breathe. Waiting for a lung transplant can take years, so people with the condition will rent empty lonely apartments in Moscow, where there is a higher chance of finding a donor. A donated lung is viable for only 2 to 3 hours. COVID-19 has only made the situation worse, as the attention of pulmonologists around the world turned to battling coronavirus, and cystic fibrosis patients were overshadowed. When I visited Lera, I learned that she had not been outside for several months because she was constantly hooked up to oxygen. Some of these patients have family who dropped everything to be near them. Like Dima’s wife, who was not deterred by his terminal diagnosis and married him. Like Lera’s sister who, after their mother’s death, dropped out of school because she didn’t want to lose her sister too. But what about those who are alone? How do they stay sane one-on-one with the disease? Some of them feel strong and try to work, like Lilya. She knits dogwear. But they can’t ever stop waiting. Waiting for the call that a donor has been found. For some, the wait is too long.

Lilya RodyakhinaLilya, 33, from Kazan. She lives in Moscow, where she is waiting for a lung transplant.

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder affecting the lungs that makes it extremely difficult to breathe. Waiting for a lung transplant can take years, so people with the condition will rent empty lonely apartments in Moscow, where there is a higher chance of finding a donor. A donated lung is viable for only 2 to 3 hours. COVID-19 has only made the situation worse, as the attention of pulmonologists around the world turned to battling coronavirus, and cystic fibrosis patients were overshadowed. When I visited Lera, I learned that she had not been outside for several months because she was constantly hooked up to oxygen. Some of these patients have family who dropped everything to be near them. Like Dima’s wife, who was not deterred by his terminal diagnosis and married him. Like Lera’s sister who, after their mother’s death, dropped out of school because she didn’t want to lose her sister too. But what about those who are alone? How do they stay sane one-on-one with the disease? Some of them feel strong and try to work, like Lilya. She knits dogwear. But they can’t ever stop waiting. Waiting for the call that a donor has been found. For some, the wait is too long.

Lilya RodyakhinaLilya, 33, from Kazan. She lives in Moscow, where she is waiting for a lung transplant.

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder affecting the lungs that makes it extremely difficult to breathe. Waiting for a lung transplant can take years, so people with the condition will rent empty lonely apartments in Moscow, where there is a higher chance of finding a donor. A donated lung is viable for only 2 to 3 hours. COVID-19 has only made the situation worse, as the attention of pulmonologists around the world turned to battling coronavirus, and cystic fibrosis patients were overshadowed. When I visited Lera, I learned that she had not been outside for several months because she was constantly hooked up to oxygen. Some of these patients have family who dropped everything to be near them. Like Dima’s wife, who was not deterred by his terminal diagnosis and married him. Like Lera’s sister who, after their mother’s death, dropped out of school because she didn’t want to lose her sister too. But what about those who are alone? How do they stay sane one-on-one with the disease? Some of them feel strong and try to work, like Lilya. She knits dogwear. But they can’t ever stop waiting. Waiting for the call that a donor has been found. For some, the wait is too long.

TubeAn oxygen tube.

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder affecting the lungs that makes it extremely difficult to breathe. Waiting for a lung transplant can take years, so people with the condition will rent empty lonely apartments in Moscow, where there is a higher chance of finding a donor. A donated lung is viable for only 2 to 3 hours. COVID-19 has only made the situation worse, as the attention of pulmonologists around the world turned to battling coronavirus, and cystic fibrosis patients were overshadowed. When I visited Lera, I learned that she had not been outside for several months because she was constantly hooked up to oxygen. Some of these patients have family who dropped everything to be near them. Like Dima’s wife, who was not deterred by his terminal diagnosis and married him. Like Lera’s sister who, after their mother’s death, dropped out of school because she didn’t want to lose her sister too. But what about those who are alone? How do they stay sane one-on-one with the disease? Some of them feel strong and try to work, like Lilya. She knits dogwear. But they can’t ever stop waiting. Waiting for the call that a donor has been found. For some, the wait is too long.

Dima Chepurko with his wifeDima, 26, from Omsk. He lives in Moscow, where he is waiting for a lung transplant.

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder affecting the lungs that makes it extremely difficult to breathe. Waiting for a lung transplant can take years, so people with the condition will rent empty lonely apartments in Moscow, where there is a higher chance of finding a donor. A donated lung is viable for only 2 to 3 hours. COVID-19 has only made the situation worse, as the attention of pulmonologists around the world turned to battling coronavirus, and cystic fibrosis patients were overshadowed. When I visited Lera, I learned that she had not been outside for several months because she was constantly hooked up to oxygen. Some of these patients have family who dropped everything to be near them. Like Dima’s wife, who was not deterred by his terminal diagnosis and married him. Like Lera’s sister who, after their mother’s death, dropped out of school because she didn’t want to lose her sister too. But what about those who are alone? How do they stay sane one-on-one with the disease? Some of them feel strong and try to work, like Lilya. She knits dogwear. But they can’t ever stop waiting. Waiting for the call that a donor has been found. For some, the wait is too long.

Dasha’s handsDasha Malkova, 19, from Chelyabinsk.

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder affecting the lungs that makes it extremely difficult to breathe. Waiting for a lung transplant can take years, so people with the condition will rent empty lonely apartments in Moscow, where there is a higher chance of finding a donor. A donated lung is viable for only 2 to 3 hours. COVID-19 has only made the situation worse, as the attention of pulmonologists around the world turned to battling coronavirus, and cystic fibrosis patients were overshadowed. When I visited Lera, I learned that she had not been outside for several months because she was constantly hooked up to oxygen. Some of these patients have family who dropped everything to be near them. Like Dima’s wife, who was not deterred by his terminal diagnosis and married him. Like Lera’s sister who, after their mother’s death, dropped out of school because she didn’t want to lose her sister too. But what about those who are alone? How do they stay sane one-on-one with the disease? Some of them feel strong and try to work, like Lilya. She knits dogwear. But they can’t ever stop waiting. Waiting for the call that a donor has been found. For some, the wait is too long.

Looking outDasha Malkova, 19, from Chelyabinsk.

Dyslexic people are often labeled as listless, inattentive and lazy; the experience, however, does not confirm this prejudice. “Dyslexia” comes from the Greek where “dys” means missing and “lexis” language. Dyslexia is not a weakness, it’s a condition, a disorder. It interferes with reading, writing, and counting, resulting in learning difficulties. With the help of compensatory strategies, dyslexic people can overcome the frustration that accompanies their experience and go on to great thing. Prominent dyslexics include Albert Einstein, John Lennon, Agatha Christie, Pablo Picasso, Magic Johnson, Jennifer Aniston and many others. With the right guidance, people with dyslexia can succeed in any sphere: the arts, sports, languages, social professions, science, nature. Or even photography, as in my case.

GianlucaGianluca always had problems with certain letters in writing, and his family didn’t know how to help. He started speech therapy at the age of 7, and the theater took care of the rest, improving his spatial sense and coordination, and helping him overcome emotional insecurities.

Dyslexic people are often labeled as listless, inattentive and lazy; the experience, however, does not confirm this prejudice. “Dyslexia” comes from the Greek where “dys” means missing and “lexis” language. Dyslexia is not a weakness, it’s a condition, a disorder. It interferes with reading, writing, and counting, resulting in learning difficulties. With the help of compensatory strategies, dyslexic people can overcome the frustration that accompanies their experience and go on to great thing. Prominent dyslexics include Albert Einstein, John Lennon, Agatha Christie, Pablo Picasso, Magic Johnson, Jennifer Aniston and many others. With the right guidance, people with dyslexia can succeed in any sphere: the arts, sports, languages, social professions, science, nature. Or even photography, as in my case.

MartinaMartina is an educator for people with disabilities. She started talking late, and at school she was viewed as a lazy and bad student. But she managed to graduate with honors and now brings her experience to TV and newspapers.

Dyslexic people are often labeled as listless, inattentive and lazy; the experience, however, does not confirm this prejudice. “Dyslexia” comes from the Greek where “dys” means missing and “lexis” language. Dyslexia is not a weakness, it’s a condition, a disorder. It interferes with reading, writing, and counting, resulting in learning difficulties. With the help of compensatory strategies, dyslexic people can overcome the frustration that accompanies their experience and go on to great thing. Prominent dyslexics include Albert Einstein, John Lennon, Agatha Christie, Pablo Picasso, Magic Johnson, Jennifer Aniston and many others. With the right guidance, people with dyslexia can succeed in any sphere: the arts, sports, languages, social professions, science, nature. Or even photography, as in my case.

MichelaMichela, like some dyslexic people, excels when it comes to precision and order.

Dyslexic people are often labeled as listless, inattentive and lazy; the experience, however, does not confirm this prejudice. “Dyslexia” comes from the Greek where “dys” means missing and “lexis” language. Dyslexia is not a weakness, it’s a condition, a disorder. It interferes with reading, writing, and counting, resulting in learning difficulties. With the help of compensatory strategies, dyslexic people can overcome the frustration that accompanies their experience and go on to great thing. Prominent dyslexics include Albert Einstein, John Lennon, Agatha Christie, Pablo Picasso, Magic Johnson, Jennifer Aniston and many others. With the right guidance, people with dyslexia can succeed in any sphere: the arts, sports, languages, social professions, science, nature. Or even photography, as in my case.

FencingFencing is one of the best sports for dyslexia. It fosters attention, coordination, and teamwork.

Dyslexic people are often labeled as listless, inattentive and lazy; the experience, however, does not confirm this prejudice. “Dyslexia” comes from the Greek where “dys” means missing and “lexis” language. Dyslexia is not a weakness, it’s a condition, a disorder. It interferes with reading, writing, and counting, resulting in learning difficulties. With the help of compensatory strategies, dyslexic people can overcome the frustration that accompanies their experience and go on to great thing. Prominent dyslexics include Albert Einstein, John Lennon, Agatha Christie, Pablo Picasso, Magic Johnson, Jennifer Aniston and many others. With the right guidance, people with dyslexia can succeed in any sphere: the arts, sports, languages, social professions, science, nature. Or even photography, as in my case.

FrancescaFrancesca is a cellist. She struggled in school, failing out twice. But her difficulties weren’t recognized as dyslexia, which was later diagnosed. She says that many musicians are dyslexic but hide their difficulty reading sheet music for fear of discrimination.

Dyslexic people are often labeled as listless, inattentive and lazy; the experience, however, does not confirm this prejudice. “Dyslexia” comes from the Greek where “dys” means missing and “lexis” language. Dyslexia is not a weakness, it’s a condition, a disorder. It interferes with reading, writing, and counting, resulting in learning difficulties. With the help of compensatory strategies, dyslexic people can overcome the frustration that accompanies their experience and go on to great thing. Prominent dyslexics include Albert Einstein, John Lennon, Agatha Christie, Pablo Picasso, Magic Johnson, Jennifer Aniston and many others. With the right guidance, people with dyslexia can succeed in any sphere: the arts, sports, languages, social professions, science, nature. Or even photography, as in my case.

Help in schoolA social cooperative that supports people with dyslexia to organize their schoolwork and overcome difficulties.

Dyslexic people are often labeled as listless, inattentive and lazy; the experience, however, does not confirm this prejudice. “Dyslexia” comes from the Greek where “dys” means missing and “lexis” language. Dyslexia is not a weakness, it’s a condition, a disorder. It interferes with reading, writing, and counting, resulting in learning difficulties. With the help of compensatory strategies, dyslexic people can overcome the frustration that accompanies their experience and go on to great thing. Prominent dyslexics include Albert Einstein, John Lennon, Agatha Christie, Pablo Picasso, Magic Johnson, Jennifer Aniston and many others. With the right guidance, people with dyslexia can succeed in any sphere: the arts, sports, languages, social professions, science, nature. Or even photography, as in my case.

Piero CrispianiPiero Crispiani is a university professor and director of the International Center for Dyslexia and Dyspraxia. He is the creator of the Crispiani method for diagnosing and treating dyslexia with educational techniques. In the photo he is testing a tool used to evaluate and treat the coordination of dyslexics.

Dyslexic people are often labeled as listless, inattentive and lazy; the experience, however, does not confirm this prejudice. “Dyslexia” comes from the Greek where “dys” means missing and “lexis” language. Dyslexia is not a weakness, it’s a condition, a disorder. It interferes with reading, writing, and counting, resulting in learning difficulties. With the help of compensatory strategies, dyslexic people can overcome the frustration that accompanies their experience and go on to great thing. Prominent dyslexics include Albert Einstein, John Lennon, Agatha Christie, Pablo Picasso, Magic Johnson, Jennifer Aniston and many others. With the right guidance, people with dyslexia can succeed in any sphere: the arts, sports, languages, social professions, science, nature. Or even photography, as in my case.

NeurofeedbackMaria Sole and Alessandro are partners both in work and in life. They are psychologists and use neurofeedback to treat attention difficulties in dyslexic patients. It is a scientifically supported methodology using electroencephalogram (EEG) that promotes better psychophysiological self-regulation.

Dyslexic people are often labeled as listless, inattentive and lazy; the experience, however, does not confirm this prejudice. “Dyslexia” comes from the Greek where “dys” means missing and “lexis” language. Dyslexia is not a weakness, it’s a condition, a disorder. It interferes with reading, writing, and counting, resulting in learning difficulties. With the help of compensatory strategies, dyslexic people can overcome the frustration that accompanies their experience and go on to great thing. Prominent dyslexics include Albert Einstein, John Lennon, Agatha Christie, Pablo Picasso, Magic Johnson, Jennifer Aniston and many others. With the right guidance, people with dyslexia can succeed in any sphere: the arts, sports, languages, social professions, science, nature. Or even photography, as in my case.

Myself, my mother and my brotherI started speaking in an understandable way between the ages of 6 and 7. The first diagnosis of dyslexia arrived around age 12. I’ve compensated with music and photography. I always had difficulties in school, but was supported through the Fine Arts Academy by my mother who always understood me because she too was dyslexic and remembered how hard school was for her, before things got better at university. Today she is a school principal and my brother, who is dyspraxic, has difficulty in school and with executive functions, but doing triathlons helps him.

Dyslexic people are often labeled as listless, inattentive and lazy; the experience, however, does not confirm this prejudice. “Dyslexia” comes from the Greek where “dys” means missing and “lexis” language. Dyslexia is not a weakness, it’s a condition, a disorder. It interferes with reading, writing, and counting, resulting in learning difficulties. With the help of compensatory strategies, dyslexic people can overcome the frustration that accompanies their experience and go on to great thing. Prominent dyslexics include Albert Einstein, John Lennon, Agatha Christie, Pablo Picasso, Magic Johnson, Jennifer Aniston and many others. With the right guidance, people with dyslexia can succeed in any sphere: the arts, sports, languages, social professions, science, nature. Or even photography, as in my case.

MirkoMirko had a tough time in school in his day. But he has found himself in his relationship with animals and nature.

Dyslexic people are often labeled as listless, inattentive and lazy; the experience, however, does not confirm this prejudice. “Dyslexia” comes from the Greek where “dys” means missing and “lexis” language. Dyslexia is not a weakness, it’s a condition, a disorder. It interferes with reading, writing, and counting, resulting in learning difficulties. With the help of compensatory strategies, dyslexic people can overcome the frustration that accompanies their experience and go on to great thing. Prominent dyslexics include Albert Einstein, John Lennon, Agatha Christie, Pablo Picasso, Magic Johnson, Jennifer Aniston and many others. With the right guidance, people with dyslexia can succeed in any sphere: the arts, sports, languages, social professions, science, nature. Or even photography, as in my case.

Davide and BelenSiblings Davide and Belen compensated for the typical difficulties of dyslexia with boxing and hip hop respectively.

Dyslexic people are often labeled as listless, inattentive and lazy; the experience, however, does not confirm this prejudice. “Dyslexia” comes from the Greek where “dys” means missing and “lexis” language. Dyslexia is not a weakness, it’s a condition, a disorder. It interferes with reading, writing, and counting, resulting in learning difficulties. With the help of compensatory strategies, dyslexic people can overcome the frustration that accompanies their experience and go on to great thing. Prominent dyslexics include Albert Einstein, John Lennon, Agatha Christie, Pablo Picasso, Magic Johnson, Jennifer Aniston and many others. With the right guidance, people with dyslexia can succeed in any sphere: the arts, sports, languages, social professions, science, nature. Or even photography, as in my case.

NoemiNoemi, diagnosed as dyslexic in her first few years of school, is grateful to her mother for getting involved in national associations of parents of dyslexic children. She has overcome the challenges encountered in school through the help of music and caring for her pony.

Afghanistan, now called the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, has been plagued by war, poverty, and insecurity for more than four decades. The Taliban, which previously held power for about 4 years, is now back in charge. The illicit opium trade is intertwined with Afghanistan’s economy. Currently, this 1,000 bed camp houses 3,500 drug addicts who were forced to go through withdrawal by the Taliban. They did not eat for a week because the Taliban had no money for food. The detainees show the range of Afghan lives hollowed out by the country’s tumultuous past of war, invasion, and hunger. They were poets, soldiers, merchants, interpreters, and farmers. Helplessness and distress, uncertainty, broken family ties, and despair have made the present unbearable for them. In their confusion, they search for their lost identity and that of their country. No one knows how many more days the people in this camp can endure.

Kabul, Afghanistan, December 02, 2021. A man at Ibn Sina Addiction Treatment Camp is going through the first phase of a 45-day program. There are 3 phases of 15 days each, the first of which is the most painful and difficult. He counts down the days to open the door and begin the next, easier phase. After the Taliban came to power, they rounded up more than 2,500 addicts from Kabul to show the country is clean and the country's drug problem is solved.

Afghanistan, now called the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, has been plagued by war, poverty, and insecurity for more than four decades. The Taliban, which previously held power for about 4 years, is now back in charge. The illicit opium trade is intertwined with Afghanistan’s economy. Currently, this 1,000 bed camp houses 3,500 drug addicts who were forced to go through withdrawal by the Taliban. They did not eat for a week because the Taliban had no money for food. The detainees show the range of Afghan lives hollowed out by the country’s tumultuous past of war, invasion, and hunger. They were poets, soldiers, merchants, interpreters, and farmers. Helplessness and distress, uncertainty, broken family ties, and despair have made the present unbearable for them. In their confusion, they search for their lost identity and that of their country. No one knows how many more days the people in this camp can endure.

Kabul, Afghanistan, December 01, 2021. Portrait of an Afghan woman, an addict, who is already packed and sitting by the window on her last day at a treatment center. She has gone through a 45-day drug withdrawal program at a 100-bed treatment center for addicted women and children. Addicts brace for 45 days of painful and anxiety-ridden withdrawal at the women’s center for drug treatment in Kabul. More than 70 women are presently at the camp, accompanied by their children.

Afghanistan, now called the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, has been plagued by war, poverty, and insecurity for more than four decades. The Taliban, which previously held power for about 4 years, is now back in charge. The illicit opium trade is intertwined with Afghanistan’s economy. Currently, this 1,000 bed camp houses 3,500 drug addicts who were forced to go through withdrawal by the Taliban. They did not eat for a week because the Taliban had no money for food. The detainees show the range of Afghan lives hollowed out by the country’s tumultuous past of war, invasion, and hunger. They were poets, soldiers, merchants, interpreters, and farmers. Helplessness and distress, uncertainty, broken family ties, and despair have made the present unbearable for them. In their confusion, they search for their lost identity and that of their country. No one knows how many more days the people in this camp can endure.

Kabul, Afghanistan, December 02, 2021. Drug addicts rest on their beds at the Phoenix Addiction Treatment Center. Many of them have not eaten in the past week and they are weak with hunger. The treatment course consists of 3 phases of 15 days. During the last phase, addicts are allowed to be in the yard for a short time during the day.

Afghanistan, now called the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, has been plagued by war, poverty, and insecurity for more than four decades. The Taliban, which previously held power for about 4 years, is now back in charge. The illicit opium trade is intertwined with Afghanistan’s economy. Currently, this 1,000 bed camp houses 3,500 drug addicts who were forced to go through withdrawal by the Taliban. They did not eat for a week because the Taliban had no money for food. The detainees show the range of Afghan lives hollowed out by the country’s tumultuous past of war, invasion, and hunger. They were poets, soldiers, merchants, interpreters, and farmers. Helplessness and distress, uncertainty, broken family ties, and despair have made the present unbearable for them. In their confusion, they search for their lost identity and that of their country. No one knows how many more days the people in this camp can endure.

Kabul, Afghanistan, December 01, 2021. A woman with her child sitting by the window on her bed at a treatment center. She has gone through a 45-day drug withdrawal program at a 100-bed treatment center for addicted women and children. Addicts brace for 45 days of painful and anxiety-ridden withdrawal at the women’s center for drug treatment in Kabul. More than 70 women are presently at the camp, accompanied by their children.

Afghanistan, now called the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, has been plagued by war, poverty, and insecurity for more than four decades. The Taliban, which previously held power for about 4 years, is now back in charge. The illicit opium trade is intertwined with Afghanistan’s economy. Currently, this 1,000 bed camp houses 3,500 drug addicts who were forced to go through withdrawal by the Taliban. They did not eat for a week because the Taliban had no money for food. The detainees show the range of Afghan lives hollowed out by the country’s tumultuous past of war, invasion, and hunger. They were poets, soldiers, merchants, interpreters, and farmers. Helplessness and distress, uncertainty, broken family ties, and despair have made the present unbearable for them. In their confusion, they search for their lost identity and that of their country. No one knows how many more days the people in this camp can endure.

Kabul, Afghanistan, December 02, 2021. A camp employee shaves the head of a drug addict who just arrived at Phoenix army camp, now called the Avicenna Medical Hospital. The 1,000-bed camp now houses 3,500 people after the Taliban, under new strict rules, rounded up and forced 2,500 homeless addicts into the camp to undergo a painful 45-day withdrawal process. Afghanistan is the world's largest opium producer and exporter, but it is also an important consumer. The country accounted for 7% of total world demand. The Taliban want to portray the capital of Afghanistan as clean and safe since they took power.

Afghanistan, now called the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, has been plagued by war, poverty, and insecurity for more than four decades. The Taliban, which previously held power for about 4 years, is now back in charge. The illicit opium trade is intertwined with Afghanistan’s economy. Currently, this 1,000 bed camp houses 3,500 drug addicts who were forced to go through withdrawal by the Taliban. They did not eat for a week because the Taliban had no money for food. The detainees show the range of Afghan lives hollowed out by the country’s tumultuous past of war, invasion, and hunger. They were poets, soldiers, merchants, interpreters, and farmers. Helplessness and distress, uncertainty, broken family ties, and despair have made the present unbearable for them. In their confusion, they search for their lost identity and that of their country. No one knows how many more days the people in this camp can endure.

Kabul, Afghanistan, December 01, 2021. Portrait of a woman in a center for drug treatment in Kabul. She has gone through a drug withdrawal program at a treatment center for addicted women and children. Drug addicts brace for 45 days of painful and anxiety-ridden withdrawal at the women’s center for drug treatment in Kabul. More than 70 women are presently at the camp, accompanied by their children.

Afghanistan, now called the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, has been plagued by war, poverty, and insecurity for more than four decades. The Taliban, which previously held power for about 4 years, is now back in charge. The illicit opium trade is intertwined with Afghanistan’s economy. Currently, this 1,000 bed camp houses 3,500 drug addicts who were forced to go through withdrawal by the Taliban. They did not eat for a week because the Taliban had no money for food. The detainees show the range of Afghan lives hollowed out by the country’s tumultuous past of war, invasion, and hunger. They were poets, soldiers, merchants, interpreters, and farmers. Helplessness and distress, uncertainty, broken family ties, and despair have made the present unbearable for them. In their confusion, they search for their lost identity and that of their country. No one knows how many more days the people in this camp can endure.

Kabul, Afghanistan, December 01, 2021. An empty room in a treatment center. In this bed, a woman with her newborn child went through a 45-day drug withdrawal program at a 100-bed treatment center for addicted women and children. Drug addicts brace for 45 days of painful and anxiety-ridden withdrawal at the women’s center for drug treatment in Kabul. More than 70 women are presently at the camp, accompanied by their children.

Afghanistan, now called the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, has been plagued by war, poverty, and insecurity for more than four decades. The Taliban, which previously held power for about 4 years, is now back in charge. The illicit opium trade is intertwined with Afghanistan’s economy. Currently, this 1,000 bed camp houses 3,500 drug addicts who were forced to go through withdrawal by the Taliban. They did not eat for a week because the Taliban had no money for food. The detainees show the range of Afghan lives hollowed out by the country’s tumultuous past of war, invasion, and hunger. They were poets, soldiers, merchants, interpreters, and farmers. Helplessness and distress, uncertainty, broken family ties, and despair have made the present unbearable for them. In their confusion, they search for their lost identity and that of their country. No one knows how many more days the people in this camp can endure.

Kabul, Afghanistan, December 02, 2021. In his bed, Mohammad is spending his last days of hospitalization in the camp. The addiction withdrawal period is 45 days, the last 15 days of which is the recovery phase, the easiest part.

Afghanistan, now called the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, has been plagued by war, poverty, and insecurity for more than four decades. The Taliban, which previously held power for about 4 years, is now back in charge. The illicit opium trade is intertwined with Afghanistan’s economy. Currently, this 1,000 bed camp houses 3,500 drug addicts who were forced to go through withdrawal by the Taliban. They did not eat for a week because the Taliban had no money for food. The detainees show the range of Afghan lives hollowed out by the country’s tumultuous past of war, invasion, and hunger. They were poets, soldiers, merchants, interpreters, and farmers. Helplessness and distress, uncertainty, broken family ties, and despair have made the present unbearable for them. In their confusion, they search for their lost identity and that of their country. No one knows how many more days the people in this camp can endure.

Kabul, Afghanistan, December 02, 2021. Addicts are walking in the corridors of the Phoenix Addiction Treatment Center in Kabul. Helplessness and distress, uncertainty, broken family ties, and despair have made these days unbearable for them. In their confusion, they are looking for their lost identity and that of their country.

Afghanistan, now called the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, has been plagued by war, poverty, and insecurity for more than four decades. The Taliban, which previously held power for about 4 years, is now back in charge. The illicit opium trade is intertwined with Afghanistan’s economy. Currently, this 1,000 bed camp houses 3,500 drug addicts who were forced to go through withdrawal by the Taliban. They did not eat for a week because the Taliban had no money for food. The detainees show the range of Afghan lives hollowed out by the country’s tumultuous past of war, invasion, and hunger. They were poets, soldiers, merchants, interpreters, and farmers. Helplessness and distress, uncertainty, broken family ties, and despair have made the present unbearable for them. In their confusion, they search for their lost identity and that of their country. No one knows how many more days the people in this camp can endure.

Kabul, Afghanistan, December 02, 2021. Helplessness and distress, uncertainty, broken family ties, and despair have made life unbearable. In their confusion, addicts search for their lost identity and that of their country. No one knows how many more days the people in this camp can endure.