Children orphaned by AIDS and aged between 11 and 18, living in Mozambique's capital, Maputo, were given cameras to document their lives. The project is called The House Is Small But The Welcome Is Big.
This photo was taken by Irenio (18) who with his sister Saquina (16) run their household since their mother dies of AIDS last year.
Irenio wanted to be sure to document beauty in his life - he did not want the world to think that his life reflected only poverty or sadness.
He especially wanted to capture the kids, who like him, perform Capoeria [Brazilian martial art form] on the green grass at the nearby golf course.
Irenio and Saquina's family live in two of their home's three rooms. For extra money, they rent their third room for $10 per month.
They do not have running water or electricity.
See the rest of the photos, all of which are mighty powerful - and bring a tissue .
3 comments:
Barefoot in the garbage ... AIDS rate of ... dead mother's photo on the school ID# card ... methinks the only fair comment would be one about how lucky we western bloggers are :(
Very very lucky :-)
I admire Ireno's attitude in trying to find joy in the midst of such death, poverty and sadness. Is this true resilience or is he just an an extra-ordinary human being?
What a wonderful post letting us take a glimpse outside our world. Everyday I hear people complain about this or that not realizing how thankful they should be with what they already have.
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