The story behind the picture
Throughout my journey in the humanitarian field, I've captured stories of resilience, success, and tragedy. Here, I take you on a tour of some examples—ranging from prosthetic technicians' stories to wheelchair basketball triumphs. My mastery lies in bringing the human spirit to life. Additionally, I shed light on the impact of conflict and climate, weaving these diverse experiences into a tapestry of perseverance.
Stories from Health workers
Raja, Mohanad and Mokhtar are prosthetic technicians at the Physical Rehabilitation Center in Benghazi. They work to help patients with limb amputations stand on their feet and move on with their lives. They sacrifice their time and effort to help others, and they deserve to be recognized for their noble work.
Paralympics Champions
Mohamed Ali and Younis Al-Sanoussi are wheelchair basketball players. They were injured, but they didn't give up. They overcame their psychological problems and became outstanding players in their team. Their stories inspire us and encourage us not to give up, no matter what challenges we face.
Stories of Success
Amidst the upheaval of armed conflict, a sewing machine emerged as a lifeline for a family of six, uprooted from home. Stripped of employment, Amira, the determined wife, honed her sewing skills. Her deft stitches not only clothed her family but also wove a new story of resilience.
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Amira's creations drew admiration, sewing not just fabric but also her family's fate. Now, her sewing machine's rhythmic hum is a testament to her triumph. Beyond her own journey, she envisions a shop where women can learn this art, weaving threads of empowerment. In adversity, Amira's hands stitch a future of potential, where fabric becomes a canvas for resilience.
Climate Change
Years of conflict have weakened the ability of Libyan farmers to adapt to the risks of climate change. A farmer in Al-Awainiyah told us that he had never experienced three consecutive years of drought in his life. If drought occurred in one of the seasons, farmers would act as much as they could and experience to stave off its effects. After years of displacement and conflict, years of drought, and scarcity of irrigation water sources destroyed the remaining almond, peach, grape, and fig trees, which were the source of livelihood for many farmers in Al-Awainiyah.
