This picture was taken in
Ukraine on May 21, 2012, at the city-wide remembrance event following the International Candlelight Vigil the night before. It shows myself and my co-worker, Jenya, holding hands over memorial candles in the shape of a...
This is me and my friend, Dauda, during my training in Guinea-Bissau (June-September 1995). Dauda sold used clothes in the market in Gabu and taught me the importance of drinking tea and sitting in Fula culture. Dauda was patient with my language...
I took this photo during the "Fish Fête" on June 11, 2005 near the town of Gaya in Niger. After the opening ceremony and speeches, those planning on fishing lined up a good hundred yards from the seasonal lake. When the horn sounded, they rushed...
Women in Development (WID)/ Gender and Development (GAD); International Women's Day
The women of the Gulmance ethnic group in Burkina Faso proudly showcase their traditional wares for International Women's Day. This holiday, held annually on March 8th, highlights the achievements and contributions of women. The women in the...
This is a photo of our team from Charitable Foundation VIRTUS, standing in front of our mobile ambulance and testing facility. The bus travels throughout the city daily providing services such as free express HIV testing, counseling for commercial...