Demothanasia. Death by depopulation.
The researcher Pilar Burillo defines the term demotanasia as the process by which political actions or inaction lead to the disappearance of the population of a territory. Death by depopulation is slow and silent. It is merciless with the territory, nature and heritage. The situation is no less dramatic for the people who live or, […]
In the Rescue Zone Aboard the Geo Barents in the Central Mediterranean
Bridging 2023–2024 on the central Mediterranean—the world’s deadliest migration route—this project traces rescues from first sighting to first steps ashore. It opens on fragile wooden and iron boats drifting between North Africa and Europe, then moves through transfer to RHIBs and the first hour of safety aboard MSF’s Geo Barents. Small, human beats carry the […]
Crocodile Keepers
The Philippine crocodile (Crocodylus mindorensis) is considered the rarest crocodilian on Earth. Fewer than 125 adults survive in the wild, tucked away in the rivers of the Northern Sierra Madre. For centuries, Indigenous Agta communities revered the crocodile as an ancestral figure, a guardian of strength and fertility. But over time, commercial hunting, destructive fishing […]
Beneath the Surface: Ghana’s Galamsey Generation
In Ghana, thousands of young people are risking their lives and futures in illegal small-scale gold mining — known locally as galamsey, a term derived from the words “gather and sell.” Driven by poverty, unemployment, and a lack of opportunity, young men descend into unstable pits with no safety equipment, while others toil in vast […]
The gradual death of the Caspian Sea
Iran is among the most vulnerable to climate change in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). One of the most important places where Iran’s climate changes are evident is the Caspian Sea. The Caspian Sea is the world’s largest inland body of water, variably described as the world’s largest lake or a full-fledged sea […]
Whispers of Climate Victims
Bangladesh’s vulnerability to climate change is intensifying, accelerating internal migration and urbanization. The nation, already prone to natural disasters like cyclones and floods, now faces amplified threats due to rising sea levels and land erosion. This photo series tells a story of relentless erosion, not just of land, but of lives, memories, and hope. It’s […]
Banished and Forgotten
In northern Ghana, hundreds of women—mostly elderly, widowed, and impoverished—live in exile after being accused of witchcraft. Cast out by their families and communities, they take refuge in so-called “witch camps” where life is marked by stigma and hardship. But alongside this injustice, there are powerful stories of resistance, advocacy, and hope. For decades, local […]
THE TRAGEDY FROM THE HILL
On July 30, 2024, between 12.30 am and 3.30 am, a massive landslide struck the hilly areas of Meppadi in Kerala’s Wayanad district, in South India. The Landslide affected several villages, including Punjirimattom, Mundakkai, Chooralmala, and Attamala. According to data from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the District experienced more than 570 mm of rainfall […]
Rebuilding Faces, Rebuilding Lives
After more than three years of war, thousands of Ukrainians live with the physical and emotional trauma of severe facial injuries. Doctors now use cutting-edge methods, including 3D printing, to rebuild faces. Recovery is cruel, with wounds that impair eating, speaking, and even the sense of self. Patients depend not only on surgeons to heal […]
Riots in Jakarta
Tear Gas and Fire — The Language of a Government That Lost Control Jakarta’s streets turned into a battlefield when parliament failed and the cabinet stumbled, dragging the economy down with them. Promises of prosperity dissolved into soaring prices and lost jobs, leaving citizens with nothing but anger. Protesters filled the capital, demanding answers, yet […]