Second iDiaspora Photo Contest 2025

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# Created User Language IP address First name Last name Nationality City/Town State/Province Country of Origin Country of Residence Choose a Category Title of Series Choose one or more categories that best represent your photographic series Description Photos I agree to the Terms and Conditions of the IOM and the Iber-Rutas Second iDiaspora Photo Contest 2025 and understand that my participation is final once I click the submit button. I agree to receive a confirmation email when my photo series has been received. Operations
46 Thu, 05/22/2025 - 13:35 Anonymous English 202.138.179.6 Glenn Tiondo Filipino Iligan City Lanao del Norte Philippines Philippines Amateur Roots of Resilience: Diaspora-Led Farming Innovations in the Philippines Climate Action and Environment: Capture the role of diaspora in driving climate action and promoting environmental sustainability., Gender Equality and Youth Empowerment: Capturing how diaspora communities advocate for women's empowerment and inspire the next generation of leaders. In the rural landscapes of the Philippines, diaspora-led initiatives are driving meaningful change by integrating climate action with social empowerment. Through the introduction of advanced irrigation systems, climate-resilient crops, and digital farming tools, these programs help local communities mitigate the impacts of climate change. Equally important, they champion gender equality and youth empowerment by ensuring that women and younger generations are active participants in building sustainable agricultural practices. The first image features an elevated irrigation canal—a symbol of smart water management critical to farming sustainability. The second highlights a smiling farmer whose bountiful harvest reflects the success of these innovations. The third showcases women and children harvesting bitter gourd while using a laptop, representing the fusion of tradition and technology. Together, these scenes tell a story of resilience, innovation, and inclusive leadership shaped by global Filipino communities.
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    Title: Flowing Futures
    Brief introduction: An elevated irrigation canal channels water to rice fields, showcasing climate-smart infrastructure supported by Filipino diaspora initiatives.
    Photo date: 2023-02-11
    Photo location: Bayog, Zamboanga del Sur
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    Title: Harvest of Hope
    Brief introduction: A farmer proudly holds young rice stalks—proof of improved yields and resilience through diaspora-backed agricultural advancements.
    Photo date: 2023-03-11
    Photo location: Bayog, Zamboanga del Sur
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    Title: The Bitter The Better
    Brief introduction: Women and children harvest ampalaya (bitter gourd) while using digital tools, embodying empowerment, education, and climate-smart farming for the next generation.
    Photo date: 2023-03-11
    Photo location: Bayog, Zamboanga del Sur
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    45 Thu, 05/22/2025 - 13:03 Anonymous English 23.72.252.151 Sarah Al-Zalab Yemeni DORDRECHT zuid holland Yemen Netherlands Amateur Tracing Identity Gender Equality and Youth Empowerment: Capturing how diaspora communities advocate for women's empowerment and inspire the next generation of leaders. This photo series tells the story of a woman from the diaspora, carrying her identity as she moves between different places. The mirror she holds is more than just a reflection — it is a symbol of how she sees herself: shaped by her roots, her journey, and her current surroundings. Each image captures a quiet moment of self-recognition and belonging. Inspired by the IOM’s definition of diaspora, these images reflect how identity can travel, adapt, and stay connected to where it began. The woman’s presence is both gentle and strong, holding memory, culture, and transformation — all at once. Through her, we see how diaspora bridges past and present.
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      Title: carrying-identity
      Brief introduction: She walks with a mirror in her hands - not just a reflection, but a symbol of the identity she carries. The sea is always moving, like her story.
      Photo date: 2025-05-18
      Photo location: Netherlands
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      Title: She walks with a mirror in her hands - not just a reflection, but a symbol of the identity she carries. The sea is always moving, like her story.
      Brief introduction: Her eyes are calm but searching. The scarf and jewelry connect her to her heritage. Her gaze connects her to her future
      Photo date: 2025-05-18
      Photo location: NETHERLANDS
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      Title: Resting in Between
      Brief introduction: She lies down with her head on the mirror. It's a moment of stillness, holding her identity gently - between memory and possibility.
      Photo date: 2025-05-18
      Photo location: Netherlands
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    44 Thu, 05/22/2025 - 12:54 Anonymous English 1.37.69.52 Hyacinth Flores Filipino Makati Metro Manila Philippines Philippines Amateur Threading Home Health and Well-being: Showcase how diaspora communities improve health outcomes and foster well-being across borders. , Climate Action and Environment: Capture the role of diaspora in driving climate action and promoting environmental sustainability., Gender Equality and Youth Empowerment: Capturing how diaspora communities advocate for women's empowerment and inspire the next generation of leaders. “Threading Home” captures the interconnected lives of the Filipino diaspora — navigating distance, identity, and the quiet work of care. In the first photo, a Filipino nurse abroad connects with an elderly patient back home through telehealth, showing how care continues across borders. The second features a queer designer transforming katsa into fashion, blending sustainability with self-expression. The third shows two boys playing in a repurposed box, reflecting resourcefulness and early environmental values. Together, these images highlight how Filipino migrants and their communities heal, create, and inspire — not just to survive, but to build sustainable change with heart. -HF
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      Title: Healing Across Borders
      Brief introduction: Healthcare worker abroad
      Photo location: MANILA
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      Title: Reclaiming Threads
      Brief introduction: Queer fashion designer
      Photo location: MANILA
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      Title: Playground of Possibilities
      Brief introduction: Sons of an OFW
      Photo location: MANILA
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    43 Thu, 05/22/2025 - 10:14 Anonymous English 202.69.184.142 Hannah Mayel De Guia Filipino Butuan City Agusan Del Norte Philippines Philippines Professional Sky of Butuan City Climate Action and Environment: Capture the role of diaspora in driving climate action and promoting environmental sustainability. Every photo represents a beautiful yet colorful photos of the sky of Butuan City. Since it's my hometown, I could tell that I am proud to be born and raised here. I love the people, the place I've been with and the scenery of sky of Butuan. I choose this category the Climate Action and Environment because it captures the role of diaspora in driving climate action and promoting environmental sustainability. With every photo it Highlights the innovative ways diaspora communities address climate change and promote environmental sustainability. Recognizing the vital role of healthy ecosystems in Climate change mitigation and adaptation are crucial for protecting the environment and the health of our planet, especially for children and vulnerable population.
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      Title: Sunset of Butuan City
      Brief introduction: This image represents the sunset of Butuan City.
      Photo date: 2025-04-28
      Photo location: Butuan City
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      Title: Colorful sky of Butuan City
      Brief introduction: This image represents the colorful sky of Butuan City.
      Photo date: 2025-04-03
      Photo location: Butuan City
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      Title: Night sky of Butuan City
      Brief introduction: This image represents the Night of Butuan City.
      Photo date: 2025-05-19
      Photo location: Butuan City
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    42 Tue, 05/20/2025 - 14:11 Anonymous English 203.171.247.149 ARPAN BASU CHOWDHURY Indian KOLKATA State India India Amateur Guardians of the Kharai: The Fakirani Jatts and Their Desert Legacy Climate Action and Environment: Capture the role of diaspora in driving climate action and promoting environmental sustainability. In the arid expanse of India’s western frontier, the Fakirani Jatts—descendants of nomadic tribes from Iran—continue a centuries-old tradition of herding the rare Kharai camels (one of the only two subspecies of camels that can swim). These semi-aquatic camels, uniquely adapted to both dry grasslands and coastal mangroves, are vital to the fragile ecology of the Banni region. As modern pressures threaten traditional pastoral life, the Fakirani Jatts stand as quiet conservationists, preserving not only a rare species, but also the ecological balance of their ancestral land. Their intimate bond with the camels is a testament to resilience, symbiosis, and a way of life slowly fading into the dust. This photo series captures their enduring journey across salt-cracked earth and timeless skies.
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      Title: Guardians of the Kharai: The Fakirani Jatts and Their Desert Legacy_01
      Brief introduction: the Fakirani Jatts—descendants of nomadic tribes from Iran—continue a centuries-old tradition of herding the rare Kharai camels (one of the only two subspecies of camels that can swim).
      Photo date: 2025-02-14
      Photo location: India
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      Title: Guardians of the Kharai: The Fakirani Jatts and Their Desert Legacy_02
      Brief introduction: the Fakirani Jatts—descendants of nomadic tribes from Iran—continue a centuries-old tradition of herding the rare Kharai camels (one of the only two subspecies of camels that can swim).
      Photo date: 2025-02-17
      Photo location: India
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      Title: Guardians of the Kharai: The Fakirani Jatts and Their Desert Legacy_03
      Brief introduction: the Fakirani Jatts—descendants of nomadic tribes from Iran—continue a centuries-old tradition of herding the rare Kharai camels (one of the only two subspecies of camels that can swim).
      Photo date: 2025-02-14
      Photo location: India
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    41 Mon, 05/19/2025 - 04:36 Anonymous English 124.106.8.12 Jay Angelo Pineda Filipino Quezon City National Capital Region Philippines Philippines Amateur Where We Begin Gender Equality and Youth Empowerment: Capturing how diaspora communities advocate for women's empowerment and inspire the next generation of leaders. Empowerment often grows quietly, shaped in small, meaningful moments, the steady gaze of a woman carrying the weight of history, the supportive hands exchanged between girls learning to rise together, and the determined pull of a child guiding dreams across distant shores. These images, taken in the Philippines, capture the true essence of strength that is deeply rooted in human connection, nurtured by hope, and fueled by the courage to take that vital first step forward. They remind us that empowerment is not an instant force but rather a continuous journey, one built hand in hand, heart to heart, through resilience, trust, and shared purpose.
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      Title: Still She Leads
      Brief introduction: No crown, no stage, just the gaze of a woman who carries generations forward. Black and white, yet full of color where it matters — courage, vision, legacy.
      Photo date: 2025-03-14
      Photo location: Manila, Philippines
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      Title: Lift As You Climb
      Brief introduction: On the shores of change, one girl reaches back not to hold, but to uplift. This is what women empowerment looks like, rising together, one step at a time.
      Photo date: 2025-04-13
      Photo location: Manila, Philippines
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      Title: Anchored in Hope
      Brief introduction: A child at the shore, tugging gently at his dreams. The yarn may be small, but the vision is boundless, a hope in his heart.
      Photo date: 2025-04-13
      Photo location: Manila, Philippines
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    40 Sat, 05/17/2025 - 21:05 Anonymous English 111.119.162.22 Agha Siraj Pakistani Jacobabad Sindh Pakistan Pakistan Professional HOPE Health and Well-being: Showcase how diaspora communities improve health outcomes and foster well-being across borders. , Climate Action and Environment: Capture the role of diaspora in driving climate action and promoting environmental sustainability., Gender Equality and Youth Empowerment: Capturing how diaspora communities advocate for women's empowerment and inspire the next generation of leaders. This series captures the intersection of gender equality, youth empowerment, climate action, and environmental health. Through powerful images, it highlights the resilience and determination of young individuals, particularly women, advocating for climate justice and sustainability. The series showcases their efforts in promoting eco-friendly practices, combating pollution, and raising awareness about environmental issues. By amplifying their voices, the photographs inspire collective action and emphasize the importance of inclusivity in climate discourse. The series embodies the spirit of youth-led activism, fostering a sense of community and urgency around environmental stewardship and gender equality, ultimately envisioning a healthier, more sustainable future for all.
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      Title: Health and hope
      Brief introduction: Health is a precious gift that empowers us to live every moment of life to the fullest. A balanced diet, regular exercise, and adequate rest are crucial elements in maintaining good health. By adopting healthy habits, we can protect ourselves from disease
      Photo date: 2025-05-02
      Photo location: Jacobabad Sindh Pakistan
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      Title: Climate change wildlife
      Brief introduction: Climate change is one of the most pressing threats to wildlife globally. Rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, and increased frequency of extreme weather events are altering ecosystems, disrupting habitats, and pushing many species to the
      Photo date: 2025-03-02
      Photo location: Jacobabad Sindh Pakistan
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      Title: Equality for all
      Brief introduction: Gender equality is a fundamental aspect of a just society where women and men have equal rights and opportunities. It's not just about women's rights, but about creating a society where every individual can reach their full potential equal access to all
      Photo date: 2025-01-29
      Photo location: Jacobabad Sindh Pakistan
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    39 Sat, 05/17/2025 - 16:59 Anonymous English 23.220.254.192 Iman Aboutahir Italian Zogno (24019) Bergamo Morocco Italy Amateur Weaving the threads of identity: glances from the Moroccan diaspora. Health and Well-being: Showcase how diaspora communities improve health outcomes and foster well-being across borders. , Gender Equality and Youth Empowerment: Capturing how diaspora communities advocate for women's empowerment and inspire the next generation of leaders. These photos were taken during my first long journey back to my country of origin, Morocco. The images capture glimpses of Morocco through the perspective of someone returning to her roots, finally savoring the colors of her identity that were once lost in time and space. This is the gaze of the returning diaspora - as a seeker of those fragments of self left behind.
    The first image represents the future of the city of Rabat: children, playing and running under the eyes of the national champions from whom they will take the baton and represent Morocco in the world.
    The tajine, true protagonist of the second image alongside the seller, embodies Morocco's artisan tradition and the convivial spirit of shared meals around a single dish.
    The third image captures two men inside Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque at its golden gate, gazing outward as they welcome worshippers to this sacred landmark.
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      Title: Morocco’s next generation
      Brief introduction: Children play before a mural in Rabat (Ed Oner, Jidar Festival 2022), featuring the Bouregreg River, the Royal Armed Forces football team, and Chellah as giant stamps —embodying the city’s next generation.
      Photo date: 2024-04-30
      Photo location: Rabat, Morocco
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      Title: The Tajine vendor
      Brief introduction: A vendor in the Medina of Fes displays his Tajines – terracotta treasures brimming with Morocco's culinary soul.
      Photo date: 2024-03-15
      Photo location: Fes, Morocco
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      Title: The golden gate
      Brief introduction: Two men sit at Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque's golden entrance, welcoming faithful to this historic and cultural landmark.
      Photo date: 2024-03-15
      Photo location: Fes, Morocco
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    38 Thu, 05/08/2025 - 18:20 Kawtar Smaili English 81.192.28.45 Kawtar Smaili Moroccan Khénifra Beni mellal Khénifra Morocco Morocco Amateur Morocco, With Open Hands Health and Well-being: Showcase how diaspora communities improve health outcomes and foster well-being across borders. , Gender Equality and Youth Empowerment: Capturing how diaspora communities advocate for women's empowerment and inspire the next generation of leaders. With this photographic series comes a depiction of resilience, solidarity, and pride in culture in the Moroccan Atlas Mountains.
    I took the first photo during post earthquake relief work in 2023, when I joined a volunteer effort with the aim of bringing some joy and relief to a suffering area, that day was emotional, hopeful, and so full of powerful human connections. The second picture shows my aunt Nazha in our little Amazigh town the epitome of elegance and a shared passion for nature. The Amazigh have a proud tradition of generosity, and my aunt is the incarnation of that value. The third photo symbolizes the dignity of traditional crafts and daily work. These images together are a tribute to intergenerational ties, feminine strength, and the time honored values diaspora communities carry with them across borders nurturing healing, empowerment, and well-being wherever they go.
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      Title: A breeze of solidarity and emotions
      Brief introduction: humanity, strength, and cultural continuity in Moroccan communities.
      Photo date: 2023-09-14
      Photo location: Regions of ouarzazate, Morocco
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      Title: Nezha in the heart of the Atlas mountains
      Brief introduction: This portrait captures my aunt Nazha in our small Amazigh hometown, bathed in golden light. Her calm presence reflects the strength and grace of Amazigh women
      Photo date: 2024-08-14
      Photo location: Tounfit, Morocco
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      Title: Mohammed's smile
      Brief introduction: I pass by this man every day on my way to school. We don’t know each other well, but his presence always inspired me. One day, I asked if I could take his photo and he agreed with a smile. To me, he represents the heart of Moroccan culture: kindness, open
      Photo date: 2018-10-23
      Photo location: Khenifra, Morocco
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    37 Thu, 05/08/2025 - 12:39 Anonymous English 92.122.210.149 Chaymaa Kaddour Lebanese Tripoli North Lebanon Lebanon Amateur The lost identity in the maze of the city Gender Equality and Youth Empowerment: Capturing how diaspora communities advocate for women's empowerment and inspire the next generation of leaders. Since birth, we were created different, we lived differently and walked different ways in this life.
    Immigration is not always about bags and passports, sometimes we migrate from the names given to us, from the identities imposed on us and from the view of the other towards us.
    This series talks about our difference as people in this city, where young people redefine themselves every day, change, or get lost in the mazes of the city, rebelling against every classification ready.
    These pictures are not just faces
    They are stories that carry a question to the city: Who said we should be as you want?
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      Title: Away from the city’s bounds
      Brief introduction: Under the sun of internal migration, a girl dreams of a different reality, a reality far removed from this city, where time fades and societal judgments vanish, and youth reshape their identity freely
      Photo date: 2025-05-06
      Photo location: Tripoli kobbeh
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      Title: The displaced identity
      Brief introduction: A Tripoli artist creating comic strips, coming from Belgium, carrying his new identity, wearing earrings as a symbol of change and defiance, breaking the rules of the place and saying, “I am she, not he.”
      Photo date: 2025-05-07
      Photo location: Tripoli mina
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      Title: Here and there
      Brief introduction: Riyad is a silent character, observing his surroundings and redrawing them. Rebellious to his environment, he searches for another language closer to his true self, and he finds it in drawing comics and in Spanish language, the language of his love …
      Photo date: 2025-05-07
      Photo location: Tripoli mina
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    36 Thu, 05/08/2025 - 11:15 Anonymous English 122.2.184.30 PRINCE LOYD BESORIO Filipino Pagadian Zamboanga del Sur Philippines Philippines Professional Building a Future Back Home Climate Action and Environment: Capture the role of diaspora in driving climate action and promoting environmental sustainability., Gender Equality and Youth Empowerment: Capturing how diaspora communities advocate for women's empowerment and inspire the next generation of leaders. These powerful images highlight the transformative impact of the Overseas Filipinos Diaspora Remittances for Development (OFs-ReD) program, where Filipino diaspora communities are driving change from the ground up. The first photo captures the harsh realities of plastic pollution in coastal communities — a daily struggle for children growing up in poverty. But change is underway. The second and third images showcase Filipina women turning discarded plastic into vibrant opportunities — crafting upcycled products, creating income, and educating the next generation. Through remittances, skills-sharing, and grassroots innovation, the Filipino diaspora is not only championing gender equality and youth empowerment, but also igniting a movement for environmental sustainability and a brighter, cleaner future for all.
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      Title: RESILIENT SAMA-BAJAUS
      Brief introduction: Two Sama-Bajau girls stand barefoot on a plastic-covered shore—daily life in their coastal home. Diaspora efforts like OFs-ReD offer vital support, hope, and resilience amid neglect.
      Photo date: 2025-03-30
      Photo location: Dumagoc, Pagadian City
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      Title: TURNING WASTES TO OPPORTUNITIES
      Brief introduction: In a modest home, Sama-Bajau women upcycle snack wrappers into handmade crafts, turning trash into income. Through OFs-ReD, diaspora support fosters sustainability and empowers women in marginalized communities.
      Photo date: 2025-03-30
      Photo location: Dumagoc, Pagadian City
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      Title: BEAMING WITH PRIDE
      Brief introduction: A proud Sama-Bajau woman stands by her micro-store, holding recycled goods and earnings from her creativity. Fueled by overseas Filipino remittances, her story shows how climate action and gender equality can uplift indigenous women.
      Photo date: 2025-03-30
      Photo location: Dumagoc, Pagadian City
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    35 Thu, 05/08/2025 - 06:40 Anonymous English 200.40.28.124 Grecia Roca Venezuelan Montevideo Montevideo Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Uruguay Amateur Todo lo Roto desde Aquí Arriba Climate Action and Environment: Capture the role of diaspora in driving climate action and promoting environmental sustainability. Grecia, una diseñadora gráfica venezolana, despierta convertida en una gigante. Desde su altura, mira un mundo fracturado, marcado por la contaminación y el olvido. Lo que antes parecía lejano y abstracto ahora es tangible, presente en cada rincón. En lugar de huir, decide intervenir, como si el planeta fuera su propio proyecto, algo que necesita ser reparado urgentemente. Con cada movimiento, trata de rediseñar lo que se ha perdido, de darle forma a la destrucción con un propósito. Cada gesto suyo es una llamada a despertar, un recordatorio de que la solución está en nuestras manos, si decidimos actuar ahora.
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      Title: Despertar en la Orilla
      Brief introduction: La gigante se levanta entre los restos de plástico y metal. Su mano toca la pila de basura, intentando comprender el desorden a su alrededor.
      Photo date: 2025-05-06
      Photo location: Uruguay
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      Title: Fragmentos de Ciudad
      Brief introduction: En una ciudad gris, la gigante apila libros rotos. Cada uno parece intentar devolver algo de orden a un entorno perdido.
      Photo date: 2025-05-06
      Photo location: Uruguay
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      Title: Fuerza Vacía
      Brief introduction: La gigante camina entre las estructuras nucleares. En su búsqueda de poder, la energía nuclear deja un rastro de irreversibilidad, prometiendo progreso mientras siembra cicatrices invisibles en el mundo.
      Photo date: 2025-12-06
      Photo location: Uruguay
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    34 Thu, 05/08/2025 - 06:28 Anonymous English 200.40.28.124 Paola Rodríguez Uruguayan Montevideo Arroyo Seco Uruguay Uruguay Amateur Donde habitan los que traen su cielo Gender Equality and Youth Empowerment: Capturing how diaspora communities advocate for women's empowerment and inspire the next generation of leaders. “Donde habitan los que traen su cielo” es un recorrido íntimo por escenas cotidianas donde el empoderamiento de mujeres inmigrantes se manifiesta en gestos simples pero profundos: compartir una mesa con seres queridos, cocinar su historia, tejer su porvenir. A través de sus manos, sus tradiciones, sus lenguas y su alegría, construyen hogar en nuevas tierras, sin olvidar el cielo que las vio partir. Esta serie celebra la resiliencia, la identidad, la sororidad y la fuerza de quienes, lejos de su origen, rehacen su vida y cuidan la de otros. Un testimonio visual de cómo lo común también puede ser extraordinario.
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      Title: El pan de todos
      Brief introduction: Un grupo de migrantes comparte la comida en silencio y cercanía. Las manos se cruzan, los platos se llenan sin apuro. No hay abundancia, pero sí cuidado. La escena captura un instante íntimo de apoyo mutuo, donde el alimento es también refugio.
      Photo date: 2025-05-06
      Photo location: Montevideo
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      Title: A fuego y memoria
      Brief introduction: En cada receta, una mujer inmigrante escribe su historia de resistencia. Cocinar es también reconstruirse: entre aromas y memorias, ella transforma la nostalgia en fortaleza, y en cada plato, reafirma que su identidad y su voz tienen un lugar y un futuro.
      Photo date: 2025-05-06
      Photo location: Montevideo
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      Title: El arte de permanecer
      Brief introduction: Entre hilos y ritmos, una mujer inmigrante teje su porvenir. Sus manos construyen con paciencia lo que la distancia no pudo arrebatar: su cultura, su fuerza, su alegría. Mientras la danza celebra, ella demuestra que crear también es resistir y soñar.
      Photo date: 2025-05-06
      Photo location: Montevideo
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    32 Thu, 05/08/2025 - 03:20 Anonymous English 124.106.174.31 Elziakim Pegar Filipino Bacolod City Negros Occidental Philippines Philippines Amateur The Future of Leadership: Empowering Young Filipino Girls Gender Equality and Youth Empowerment: Capturing how diaspora communities advocate for women's empowerment and inspire the next generation of leaders. This series of images beautifully captures the growing strength and confidence of young Filipino girls stepping into leadership roles within their communities. Whether speaking up during a community event or actively participating in classroom discussions on gender equality, these girls are breaking barriers and paving the way for the next generation of leaders. Their determination and enthusiasm reflect the transformative power of education and empowerment, showing how young women are not only advocating for their rights but also shaping the future of their society. The images, taken in a rural setting in Negros Occidental, highlight the vital role of youth in advancing gender equality and leadership.
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      Title: A Young Leader in the Making
      Brief introduction: A young Filipino girl confidently addresses a crowd during a community event, advocating for gender equality and the empowerment of girls. Her poised and determined stance highlights the emerging leadership of youth in rural communities.
      Photo date: 2025-04-06
      Photo location: Brgy. Bata, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
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      Title: Building Confidence, Shaping Leaders
      Brief introduction: Two young Filipino girls are captured engaging in a lively discussion about gender equality and leadership.
      Photo date: 2025-04-13
      Photo location: Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
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      Title: Empowering Girls Through Education
      Brief introduction: This photograph showcases a group of young Filipino girls actively participating in a classroom discussion on women's rights.
      Photo date: 2025-02-23
      Photo location: Brgy. Tapi, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
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    33 Thu, 05/08/2025 - 02:42 Anonymous English 200.40.28.126 Natalia Arias Mexican Montevideo Montevideo Mexico Uruguay Amateur Entretejidos de maíz y memoria. Health and Well-being: Showcase how diaspora communities improve health outcomes and foster well-being across borders. , Gender Equality and Youth Empowerment: Capturing how diaspora communities advocate for women's empowerment and inspire the next generation of leaders. Compuesta por tres miradas, una raíz y un sinfín de tránsitos, esta serie fotográfica retrata a migrantes mexicanos en Uruguay y explora la memoria, la pérdida, y la resistencia que constituye a sus historias. Recorre los rastros del pasado en el presente y del presente en el futuro. Aparece Miguel, que desde Ciudad de México trajo su raíz, el maíz, e inició el emprendimiento de tortillas “Tlaxcalli” en 2015. Además de aportar a la salud y bienestar por los beneficios nutricionales que trae consigo el maíz, Miguel y su maíz cuentan toda una historia que amplía la multiculturalidad en Uruguay. Soraya, de Ciudad de México, es emprendedora, cocinera y la cara de muchos productos mexicanos en Uruguay. Busca representar su cultura a través de los sabores y siguiendo su militancia, practicar la amabilidad de sus raíces. Yo, mujer joven que busca empoderar y representar la migración por medio del arte.
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      Title: En memoria de la milpa.
      Brief introduction: Sus manos mantienen viva la herencia del maíz. No es una simple preparación de alimento, sino un acto conmemorativo, una ceremonia íntima donde el pasado germina en el presente, aún lejos de la tierra que lo vio nacer.
      Photo date: 2025-04-25
      Photo location: Montevideo, Uruguay
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      Title: Militando sabores, honrando raíces.
      Brief introduction: Soraya y sus sabores que son puente entre culturas. Cada bocado es un cálido acto de unión y creación de comunidad.
      Photo date: 2025-04-29
      Photo location: Montevideo, Uruguay
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      Title: Vértice migrante
      Brief introduction: Autorretrato. A veces, partir implica partirse en dos. Dos tiempos, dos culturas, dos realidades. Lo que importa es la mirada que observa optimista hacia el futuro.
      Photo date: 2024-08-07
      Photo location: Montevideo, Uruguay
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    31 Wed, 05/07/2025 - 21:37 Anonymous English 200.63.214.108 Esteban Tufiño Ecuadorean Quito Pichincha Ecuador Ecuador Amateur Migrating with Purpose, Marching for Rights Health and Well-being: Showcase how diaspora communities improve health outcomes and foster well-being across borders. , Climate Action and Environment: Capture the role of diaspora in driving climate action and promoting environmental sustainability., Gender Equality and Youth Empowerment: Capturing how diaspora communities advocate for women's empowerment and inspire the next generation of leaders. He three images present a poignant reflection of the diasporic experience, capturing the strength, resilience, and struggle for dignity faced by displaced communities. The first image of an indigenous woman carrying her child symbolizes the perseverance of indigenous cultures in the face of forced migration. It speaks to the challenges of preserving heritage while adapting to new realities. The second photo, featuring a migrant worker with the Ecuadorian flag, highlights the fight for workers' rights and the dignity of those who seek better opportunities abroad, often in difficult conditions. The final image of a couple standing together represents the enduring spirit of Andean peoples, advocating for cultural preservation and social justice amidst displacement. Each of these images tells a powerful story of the intersection of migration, identity, and the unyielding pursuit of justice. Together, they reflect the multifaceted nature of the diasporic journey.
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      Title: The Resilience of Indigenous Roots Amidst Displacement
      Brief introduction: In the heart of Quito’s Historic Center, a mother walks with quiet strength amidst red flags, carrying her child on her back—a symbol of a future still fighting for justice. In her hands, a flag; in her heart, hope. This image captures more than just a ma
      Photo date: 2025-05-01
      Photo location: Centro Historico
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      Title: Embracing Hope: A Migrant's Fight for Rights
      Brief introduction: A Migrant’s Struggle: On the streets of Quito, a man embraces the Ecuadorian flag, symbolizing not only national pride but also the ongoing battle for workers' rights. As he participates in the International Workers' Day march, his powerful stance speaks
      Photo date: 2025-05-01
      Photo location: Centro Historico
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      Title: Marching Through History: The Andean Worker’s Legacy
      Brief introduction: Neither time nor concrete can erase the root: wrapped in his flag, a worker from the Andean diaspora reminds us that the homeland is also carried in the body. From rural corners to the streets of Quito’s historic center, he walks with memory on his should
      Photo location: Centro Historico
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    30 Wed, 05/07/2025 - 10:50 Anonymous English 181.39.103.4 Ale Guerra Ecuadorean Quito Pichincha Ecuador Ecuador Amateur Kiki: Queer Power in the Streets Gender Equality and Youth Empowerment: Capturing how diaspora communities advocate for women's empowerment and inspire the next generation of leaders. This series captures a Kiki Lunch organized by Jaux of Retorcidxs, a queer collective formed by migrants from the Venezuelan diaspora living in Ecuador. Held on Quito’s Naciones Unidas Boulevard — one of the city’s most visible public spaces — the event transforms the street into a space of art, resistance, and joy.

    Through fashion, dance, and collective presence, the group teaches ballroom culture to a wider audience while reclaiming urban space through movement and self-expression. These images challenge binary understandings of gender and highlight the leadership of trans, non-binary, and femme youth shaping public life.

    By turning the sidewalk into a runway, this series reimagines gender equality and youth empowerment — centering queer migrant voices who lead from the margins with fierce elegance and collective care.
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      Title: Butterfly Armor
      Brief introduction: A visual metaphor of queer transformation as both defense and beauty.
      Photo date: 2025-05-03
      Photo location: Quito
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      Title: We Are Here
      Brief introduction: A collective affirmation: queer migrants celebrate and uplift each other with strength and solidarity.
      Photo date: 2025-05-03
      Photo location: Quito
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      Title: Non Binary Realness
      Brief introduction: Gender beyond the binary, embodied through style and presence.
      Photo date: 2025-05-03
      Photo location: Quito
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    29 Wed, 05/07/2025 - 05:50 Anonymous English 104.90.6.21 Nitish Bhardwaj Indian Delhi Delhi India India Amateur Beyond the Line - Diaspora Determination Against TB Health and Well-being: Showcase how diaspora communities improve health outcomes and foster well-being across borders. The photographs has captured stories of strength, awareness, and healing, showing how people from different regions work together to improve health and well-being. These images reflect how diaspora communities help in spreading knowledge, support one another, and access healthcare across borders through Transgender community TB Champions. The series brings attention to their determination and commitment to eliminating TB through the help of diaspora people who are helping financially in their native county. TB Champions are breaking barriers of distance, stigma, and silence. It is a tribute to their resilience and role in shaping a healthier more informed future for all.
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      Title: Unseen Struggles, Unheard Victories
      Brief introduction: In Punjab, a family living in Canada is supporting people with TB through essential diet and care. These unsung heroes help their loved ones recover, offering hope and healing from afar, and bridging the distance with compassion and resilience.
      Photo date: 2021-10-07
      Photo location: Jalandhar, Punjab
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      Title: Bridging the Gap - Nourishing Hope
      Brief introduction: In Delhi, a migrant transgender TB Champion leads awareness efforts in underserved communities, breaking stigma and educating people about TB prevention and care.
      Photo date: 2018-05-05
      Photo location: Delhi
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      Title: Voices from the Margins, Powering a TB-Free Tomorrow
      Brief introduction: A transgender TB Champion lead community engagement among migrant groups who are vulnerable to TB. Thy inspire to be the front line worker for TB elimination through personal advocacy.
      Photo date: 2018-05-05
      Photo location: Delhi
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    28 Tue, 05/06/2025 - 23:00 Anonymous English 181.30.145.71 Maria Graciano Colombian Buenos Aires CABA Colombia Argentina Amateur I'm not speak english Gender Equality and Youth Empowerment: Capturing how diaspora communities advocate for women's empowerment and inspire the next generation of leaders. I’m not speak English is a project that moves between photography and film, with a cinematic version that stems from a set of analog photographs. Emerging from an autobiographical practice, it documents the experience of migrating to the United States to visit the artist’s mother, while assisting her in childcare work during a so-called “work trip” at an American kindergarten. Yet this journey was not just a visit—it was also a passage through her own migratory route, lived not as an observer but from within.

    The title, I’m not speak English, suggests a rupture in language, expressing a sense of estrangement and resistance to imposed norms. The project unfolds as a visual autobiography, using digitally composed double exposures to evoke a ghostly light—a metaphor for the invisibilized Latin American migrant bodies who sustain the everyday life of the United States through care labor, often unnoticed but deeply embedded.
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      Title: I'm not speak english
      Brief introduction: A visual autobiography reflecting on migrant care labor in the U.S., combining analog photography and digital montage to portray Latin American bodies as spectral presences.
      Photo date: 2022-08-08
      Photo location: Atlanta, USA
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      Title: I'm not speak english
      Brief introduction: A visual autobiography reflecting on migrant care labor in the U.S., combining analog photography and digital montage to portray Latin American bodies as spectral presences.
      Photo date: 2022-11-01
      Photo location: Atlanta, USA
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      Title: I'm not speak english
      Brief introduction: A visual autobiography reflecting on migrant care labor in the U.S., combining analog photography and digital montage to portray Latin American bodies as spectral presences.
      Photo date: 2022-08-08
      Photo location: Atlanta, USA
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    27 Tue, 05/06/2025 - 22:51 Anonymous English 181.30.145.85 Maria Graciano Colombian Buenos Aires CABA Colombia Argentina Amateur I'm not speak english Gender Equality and Youth Empowerment: Capturing how diaspora communities advocate for women's empowerment and inspire the next generation of leaders. I’m not speak English is a project that moves between photography and film, with a cinematic version that stems from a set of analog photographs. Emerging from an autobiographical practice, it documents the experience of migrating to the United States to visit the artist’s mother, while assisting her in childcare work during a so-called “work trip” at an American kindergarten. Yet this journey was not just a visit—it was also a passage through her own migratory route, lived not as an observer but from within.
    The title, I’m not speak English, suggests a rupture in language, expressing a sense of estrangement and resistance to imposed norms. The project unfolds as a visual autobiography, using digitally composed double exposures to evoke a ghostly light—a metaphor for the invisibilized Latin American migrant bodies who sustain the everyday life of the United States through care labor, often unnoticed but deeply embedded.
    • Photo: im-not-speak-english-01.png
      Title: I’m not speak English
      Brief introduction: A visual autobiography reflecting on migrant care labor in the U.S., combining analog photography and digital montage to portray Latin American bodies as spectral presences.
      Photo date: 2022-08-31
      Photo location: Atlanta, USA
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      Title: I’m not speak English
      Brief introduction: A visual autobiography reflecting on migrant care labor in the U.S., combining analog photography and digital montage to portray Latin American bodies as spectral presences.
      Photo date: 2022-11-01
      Photo location: Atlanta
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      Title: I’m not speak English
      Brief introduction: A visual autobiography reflecting on migrant care labor in the U.S., combining analog photography and digital montage to portray Latin American bodies as spectral presences.
      Photo date: 2022-08-31
      Photo location: Atlanta
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