Maldivian Portrait
I had the privilege of learning and working for a year in the Maldives. The projects I supported and observed focused on climate adaptation, food + water security, capacity building for decentralized governance and women’s empowerment…
Inspired by “Humans of New York” concept, this set of images are a sampling of the inspirational people I met when working here, illustrating the people who make up the fabric of this unique country. Comprised of under half a million people, they are sprinkled all over the archipelago, living on 200 out of the 1190 islands. The Maldives relies heavily on its tourism and fishing industries, and nearly a third of its population is made up of migrant workers from neighboring countries. [2015-2016]
