The Shepherd-Teacher
“Who are we without a glimmer of hope?”
A shepherd and a teacher. This child leads a flock of sheep, a school bag slung over his shoulder. He stopped me and said, “Take a picture of me and my students,” gesturing towards the sheep. I knew then that he was destined to be a teacher. Who are we without a glimmer of hope? This image of the child carries the seeds of the future. His school bag and the grazing sheep symbolize the balance between the present and the future, between responsibility and dreams. It’s a reminder that education is the light of the future, no matter the circumstances.
A Glance of Hope
“Don’t worry, I’m with you”
In a displaced persons’ home in Sana’a, I found these two children sitting side by side. The older brother is seen hugging his younger brother, who was crying, as if saying, “Don’t cry, don’t be afraid, I’m here with you.” This image reassured me about the well-being of this family and its children, confirming the meaning of resilience and the determination to survive despite difficult circumstances. In the midst of crises, human solidarity shines brightest. The image of the two brothers reflects the strength of the family and its ability to overcome challenges. It’s an image that instills hope in us and reminds us of the importance of emotional support in times of adversity.
The Young Farmer
Harvesting coffee beans
Leave Me Alone
“I’m eating”
This man is shown in the image eating from the garbage. Yes, eating from the garbage. This is the reality of people who are hungry and have nothing to eat. Yemen urgently needs international and regional assistance to overcome widespread poverty and hunger. This heartbreaking image reveals a dark side of the humanitarian crisis in Yemen. Hunger and poverty drive people to do things that may seem impossible. It’s a cry for help, urging us to work to save these people’s lives.
A Smile, But..
This mother is selling tissues in the market and came to my car and asked me to buy some tissues. Then she saw my camera and said, “Take my picture and buy from me.” The image shows a forced, inauthentic smile. This mother seems to be suffering greatly. Look closely at her eyes; she is holding back tears from falling down her cheeks. Behind the smile, there is pain and fear. This mother, despite her difficult circumstances, is trying to stay strong for her family. The image reminds us of the importance of supporting women and children who are the most affected by crises. Note: The translation aims to maintain the emotional impact and nuances of the original Arabic text. Certain phrases and expressions might have been adapted to fit the English language while preserving the overall meaning