The Fulani herding community living in the Bénoué Valley strives to preserve their ancient traditions while navigating the rapid changes of the modern world and the uncertainties of the future
In Jambiani, a group of women, supported by the NGO Marinecultures, raise sponges: an activity that gives them an income and helps to protect the ocean
In Ouagadougou, Sister Alphonsine challenges gender prejudices, blending faith with her skills in engine repair and teaching the younger generation the craft of mechanics
They are women who have decided to take control of their lives, become economically independent, and, at the same time, protect the balance of a fragile and pressured habitat
In the small village of Kouini, in Burkina Faso, women take care of the family and shoulder most of the daily tasks, from agricultural production to millet grinding
In Varanasi, widows are condemned to a life of suffering and social death, stripped of identity, dignity, and hope in a society that marginalizes women who have lost their husbands
In Madagascar, it is quite common to find tacitly accepted transactional relationships, involving young girls and local tradition amidst the backdrop of white beaches and promises unfulfilled
In Tiebelè, Burkina Faso, women adorn the village homes with natural dyes, preserving a rich cultural heritage and showcasing the community's deep connection to their ancestral roots