Travel & Humanitarian Photos
It’s the final day of the year and, perhaps inevitably, time to reflect. Like me, you might have experienced the trials and tribulations, frustrations and disappointments that must form a part of every year. These are unavoidable, inescapable and no year can pass without bringing us its challenges and potential obstacles. However, the greater the [...]
There are times when we face “low light” conditions and there are times when we face the challenge of “Err, excuse me, who turned the lights off?”. On this occasion, at the wonderful Fresh and Green Academy in Addis Ababa, these three girls were sitting in a dark corner of a classroom, lit by the [...]
Two things guaranteed to make me happy: 1. The company of friends 2. Great light Yesterday’s visit to the Worldwide Orphans Academy in Addis Ababa yielded both – in spades. I met up again with the spirited kids at the WWO, they make friends faster than you can say “My name is…”. At around 5:30pm [...]
Today has been one of mixed emotions. The exuberance, energy and enthusiasm of the children we have met has left me smiling broadly and it’s humbling to spend time with kids who don’t have much in a material sense yet who’s default state seems to be excited, grinning, cheeky, cheerfulness. We spent time at schools [...]
My second day in Addis Ababa and I already feel like I’ve been here for a week. I’ve seen so much already. Here’s a small selection of images of some new friends. Firstly, the delightful Bethy, who has captured our hearts and inspired us in ways that I cannot even begin to describe. My friends [...]
I have just enough time to share a small selection of images from my first afternoon in Ethiopia. Today wasn’t a real work day but even after the long journey to Addis Ababa from Bangkok via Delhi, I couldn’t resist the opportunity to join Aaron and Bill, representatives from “a child’s right” on their visit [...]