I was resting for a moment, after shooting the opening march of the seventh World Social Forum, the first time it had taken place in Africa. People were arriving at Nairobi’s Uhuru (Freedom) Park, and it was a nice place to celebrate, with music and dance and the beginning of the activities.
Streetkids were playing in the lake beside me, a lake covered with yellow flowers.
They were very absorbed in what they were doing, and I approached them, curious about their movements. I photographed them reaching eagerly for some very tiny fishes.
Their food.
Some kids were fishing with plastic bags, others with their hands. I was especially fascinated by their ability, their hands’ dance, and I started feeling almost hypnotized... Then, for a second, I forgot they were hungry streetkids fishing in the poverty of Africa, and for a few moments, I saw them as strong spirits, sons of the earth, painting the sky in the water.
Another possible world, if you like.
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- Poetry Slam in Zimbabwe
- The House of Hunger poetry slam held in Zimbabwe in 2006, and organised by the Pamberi Trust, showcased young artists performing inspirational work on issues from corporate power to child soldiers. The video features four of the poets.
Published by Pambazuka News.
- Iranian women speak out
- 3 March 2007, London. Women's rights activists marched through the English capital last week to celebrate International Women's Day with a protest against the misogyny of the Islamic regime in Iran and the threat of invasion by the US. Hear the voices of Iranian feminists Azar and Leila Parnian and the sounds of the demonstration as it passed through the heart of the city. Click here to learn more about the campaign.
Produced by Heidi Bachram.
- Raised Voices audio:
- Benny from West Papua on Corporate Power
- Vinayan from India on agriculture
