In Ethiopia's Omo Valley, diverse tribes face tourism's predatory lens, raising ethical concerns about cultural representation and authenticity in photography
To protest against the inadequate management of the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Medical Center, a group of veterans pitched their tents along San Vicente Boulevard
The Nenets, reindeer herders of Siberia, struggle to preserve their ancient migration routes as gas extraction projects threaten their traditional way of life and cultural identity
In Kibigija, young people gather at the Move Zanzibar Community Center to practice sports and acrobatic gymnastics, nurturing talent and strengthening community spirit
In the Guajira desert, the Wayuu tribe faces hunger and violence, struggling for survival amid institutional indifference and environmental devastation
During December's final week, Lalibela pulses with life as Ethiopian Orthodox pilgrims journey to celebrate Christmas at its ancient rock-hewn churches
India, with its millennia-old textile tradition, struggles to preserve the art of the silk sari, a symbol of culture and identity threatened by modernity and industrial production
Every thirty years, the Diola youth of Senegal gather for the Boukout initiation, rediscovering their cultural roots through traditional rituals and tests of courage
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
Africa's spiritual essence surpasses material circumstances, and Voodoo, which encompasses a profound magic woven into daily life, reveals mystical realities beyond simple observation
The Kumbh Mela, the largest religious gathering in the world, brings millions of pilgrims together in India, blending spirituality and ancient traditions in a profound experience of purification and reflection