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In a drug den in Dar es Salaam, plastic pockets of heroin fresh from South Asia are held up and counted by a dealer. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/H-2.jpg For the first hit of the day, the dealer (foreground) cuts off segments for paying clients. Each user pays up to USD 2 per segment of heroin and will typically smoke a drug cocktail at least 3 times per day. For the first hit of the day, the dealer (foreground) cuts off segments for paying clients. Each user pays up to USD 2 per segment of heroin and will typically smoke a drug cocktail at least 3 times per day. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_0ok5r73j_i3p9w6_H-5.jpg NOTES FROM A HEROIN DEN | miacollis.com View NOTES FROM A HEROIN DEN by miacollis.com. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/H-9.jpg The smokers are separate from the injectors and seem to congregate in different group areas around the city. The risks that the smokers will move onto injecting are high. The smokers are separate from the injectors and seem to congregate in different group areas around the city. The risks that the smokers will move onto injecting are high. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/H-7.jpg NOTES FROM A HEROIN DEN | miacollis.com View NOTES FROM A HEROIN DEN by miacollis.com. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/H-6.jpg The smokers are separate from the injectors and seem to congregate in different group areas around the city. The risks that the smokers will move onto injecting are high. The smokers are separate from the injectors and seem to congregate in different group areas around the city. The risks that the smokers will move onto injecting are high. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/H-4.jpg The smokers are separate from the injectors and seem to congregate in different group areas around the city. The risks that the smokers will move onto injecting are high. The smokers are separate from the injectors and seem to congregate in different group areas around the city. The risks that the smokers will move onto injecting are high. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/H-8.jpg The grandchild of the dealer looks up as a drug user impulsively demonstrates how to inject. The needle is from a batch donated by a local NGO needle exchange programme that distributes clean needles in exchange for used ones. The grandchild of the dealer looks up as a drug user impulsively demonstrates how to inject. The needle is from a batch donated by a local NGO needle exchange programme that distributes clean needles in exchange for used ones. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/H-3.jpg The smokers are separate from the injectors and seem to congregate in different group areas around the city. The risks that the smokers will move onto injecting are high. The smokers are separate from the injectors and seem to congregate in different group areas around the city. The risks that the smokers will move onto injecting are high. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/H-10.jpg The smokers are separate from the injectors and seem to congregate in different group areas around the city. The risks that the smokers will move onto injecting are high. The smokers are separate from the injectors and seem to congregate in different group areas around the city. The risks that the smokers will move onto injecting are high. https://miacollis.com/zebra-people monthly 0.8 https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/we.jpg ZEBRA PEOPLE | miacollis.com View ZEBRA PEOPLE by miacollis.com. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/wi.jpg ZEBRA PEOPLE | miacollis.com View ZEBRA PEOPLE by miacollis.com. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/old-man.jpg ZEBRA PEOPLE | miacollis.com View ZEBRA PEOPLE by miacollis.com. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/wc.jpg ZEBRA PEOPLE | miacollis.com View ZEBRA PEOPLE by miacollis.com. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/wf.jpg ZEBRA PEOPLE | miacollis.com View ZEBRA PEOPLE by miacollis.com. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/mother-child.jpg ZEBRA PEOPLE | miacollis.com View ZEBRA PEOPLE by miacollis.com. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/wg.jpg ZEBRA PEOPLE | miacollis.com View ZEBRA PEOPLE by miacollis.com. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/wa.jpg ZEBRA PEOPLE | miacollis.com View ZEBRA PEOPLE by miacollis.com. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/woman.jpg ZEBRA PEOPLE | miacollis.com View ZEBRA PEOPLE by miacollis.com. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/wb.jpg ZEBRA PEOPLE | miacollis.com View ZEBRA PEOPLE by miacollis.com. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/wh.jpg ZEBRA PEOPLE | miacollis.com View ZEBRA PEOPLE by miacollis.com. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/ambassador1.jpg ZEBRA PEOPLE | miacollis.com View ZEBRA PEOPLE by miacollis.com. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/zebra-grid.jpg ZEBRA PEOPLE | miacollis.com View ZEBRA PEOPLE by miacollis.com. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/3-zebras.jpg ZEBRA PEOPLE | miacollis.com View ZEBRA PEOPLE by miacollis.com. https://miacollis.com/box-girls monthly 0.8 https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_pq7kjrr0_6j3iv4_bx-6_thumb.jpg Sonko looks out through the window of her 1 bedroom home that she shares with her 2 sisters.The stereotypical ‘role’ expected of a girl or woman in Kenya is to cook, clean and bear children. When Sonko first asked her parents if she could box, they refused angrily, and sent her to a hairdressing college instead. Sonko, secretly went to train at Boxgirls. Sonko looks out through the window of her 1 bedroom home that she shares with her 2 sisters.The stereotypical ‘role’ expected of a girl or woman in Kenya is to cook, clean and bear children. When Sonko first asked her parents if she could box, they refused angrily, and sent her to a hairdressing college instead. Sonko, secretly went to train at Boxgirls. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_pq7kjrr0_bzlbwm_bx-10_thumb.jpg Warm up exercises in the Kariobangi community centre. Boxgirls will train together with professional male boxers from Kariobangi Slum. Warm up exercises in the Kariobangi community centre. Boxgirls will train together with professional male boxers from Kariobangi Slum. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_pq7kjrr0_l4q1r8_bx-28_thumb.jpg At 13, Tabitha Njeri will lead the ‘Life Skills’ classes after training has finished. Amongst many things, ‘Life Skills’ involve confidence building, sexual health education and gender role debates. Priest, her boxing teacher, mentor and trainer spas in the background. At 13, Tabitha Njeri will lead the ‘Life Skills’ classes after training has finished. Amongst many things, ‘Life Skills’ involve confidence building, sexual health education and gender role debates. Priest, her boxing teacher, mentor and trainer spas in the background. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_pq7kjrr0_7rb2nu_bx-20_thumb.jpg Preparations to spar at the Kariobangi Community Centre where Boxgirls train. Preparations to spar at the Kariobangi Community Centre where Boxgirls train. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_pq7kjrr0_qz4v11_bx-18_thumb.jpg Through the windows of the Kariobangi Community Hall where Boxgirls train. The son of Boxgirls Elizabeth Andiego, (Kenyas Olympian) wraps his wrists. If boys show an interest they are allowed to training sessions too. Through the windows of the Kariobangi Community Hall where Boxgirls train. The son of Boxgirls Elizabeth Andiego, (Kenyas Olympian) wraps his wrists. If boys show an interest they are allowed to training sessions too. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_pq7kjrr0_zzhvc5_bx-4_thumb.jpg Sonko, rigorously trains everyday. Boxing has made her a confident and self assured role model to the younger community. Sonko, rigorously trains everyday. Boxing has made her a confident and self assured role model to the younger community. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_pq7kjrr0_0j1x3q_bx-8_thumb.jpg Alfred Analo ‘Priest’- a women rights activist and boxing coach - is the founder of Boxgirls organization Kenya established in 2007. The organization started due to rapid rape cases registered in eastlands, especially in the slums. Alfred Analo ‘Priest’- a women rights activist and boxing coach - is the founder of Boxgirls organization Kenya established in 2007. The organization started due to rapid rape cases registered in eastlands, especially in the slums. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_pq7kjrr0_l9al33_bx-26_thumb.jpg 13 year old Mitchell Achieng has been a member of Boxgirls for 5 years. 13 year old Mitchell Achieng has been a member of Boxgirls for 5 years. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_pq7kjrr0_povcxq_bx-27_thumb.jpg Sonko and Tabitha at the Kariobangi Community Hall. Sonko and Tabitha at the Kariobangi Community Hall. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_pq7kjrr0_tbx5gh_bx-9_thumb.jpg Boxgirls warm up in a field outside the community centre in Kariobangi slum. Boxgirls warm up in a field outside the community centre in Kariobangi slum. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_pq7kjrr0_lbz7kb_bx-16_thumb.jpg Priest gives a ‘Life Skills’ class after a training session in the community centre in Kariobangi. The silent story of torture and rape the women undergo, particularly in the slum areas, is a heavy matter he has heartedly sought to tackle. Priest gives a ‘Life Skills’ class after a training session in the community centre in Kariobangi. The silent story of torture and rape the women undergo, particularly in the slum areas, is a heavy matter he has heartedly sought to tackle. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_pq7kjrr0_ns6mp0_bx-14_thumb.jpg Exercises and discussions relating to ‘gender roles’ are an important part of the Boxgirls curriculum. Exercises and discussions relating to ‘gender roles’ are an important part of the Boxgirls curriculum. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_pq7kjrr0_iad6hz_bx-22_thumb.jpg Sarah Achieng Ndisi re wraps her wrists during sparring at Kariobangi Community Centre. Sarah is a Boxgirls graduate and coach. She is currently the best professional female boxer in East Africa under the feather weight category. Sarah Achieng Ndisi re wraps her wrists during sparring at Kariobangi Community Centre. Sarah is a Boxgirls graduate and coach. She is currently the best professional female boxer in East Africa under the feather weight category. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_pq7kjrr0_2drclr_bx-21_thumb.jpg Fitting the gloves before sparring. Fitting the gloves before sparring. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_pq7kjrr0_kxlxkr_bx_32_thumb.jpg Sarah spars with her teacher Priest (the founder of Boxgirls). Sarah spars with her teacher Priest (the founder of Boxgirls). https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_pq7kjrr0_8vplh5_bx-15_thumb.jpg Jane Atieno ‘Sonko’ pictured right foreground, was as a shy and introverted 17 year old when she was spotted by Alfred Analo ‘Priest’, Boxgirls founder. Priest said he could see a champion in her and invited her to join Boxgirls. Now at 23, Sonko plays a leadership role at boxgirls. She lives in Nairobi’s Eastlands slum area and trains and mentors the younger girls every day. Starting off with just 20 girls in 2008, the Boxgirls programme now has 650 girls enrolled. Jane Atieno ‘Sonko’ pictured right foreground, was as a shy and introverted 17 year old when she was spotted by Alfred Analo ‘Priest’, Boxgirls founder. Priest said he could see a champion in her and invited her to join Boxgirls. Now at 23, Sonko plays a leadership role at boxgirls. She lives in Nairobi’s Eastlands slum area and trains and mentors the younger girls every day. Starting off with just 20 girls in 2008, the Boxgirls programme now has 650 girls enrolled. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_pq7kjrr0_lx3evo_bx-7_thumb.jpg Sonko and her younger sister Diana make the 7 mile daily journey home after training. They walk through some of the most dangerous and desolate parts of the Eastlands slum area. Sonko and her younger sister Diana make the 7 mile daily journey home after training. They walk through some of the most dangerous and desolate parts of the Eastlands slum area. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_pq7kjrr0_ijrgx2_bx-5_thumb.jpg A portrait of Sonko in her bedroom as her fashion accessories hang off the burglar bars. Sonko shares 1 bed with her two younger sisters in Nairobi’s Eastlands slum area. A portrait of Sonko in her bedroom as her fashion accessories hang off the burglar bars. Sonko shares 1 bed with her two younger sisters in Nairobi’s Eastlands slum area. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_pq7kjrr0_nxdety_bx-17_thumb.jpg A defensive position during a training session. A defensive position during a training session. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_pq7kjrr0_25w0vt_bx-25_thumb.jpg Tabitha Njeri and Jane Atieno ‘Sonko’ chat after a training session. Many of the younger girls look up to Sonko as their role model. Her confidence and success in the ring make her one of the most popular leaders and mentors at box girls. Tabitha Njeri and Jane Atieno ‘Sonko’ chat after a training session. Many of the younger girls look up to Sonko as their role model. Her confidence and success in the ring make her one of the most popular leaders and mentors at box girls. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_pq7kjrr0_b3g2v7_bx-2_thumb.jpg Boxgirls have a match at the Pal Pal Boxing Ring, Majengo slum in Nairobi. Boxgirls have a match at the Pal Pal Boxing Ring, Majengo slum in Nairobi. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_pq7kjrr0_oain3c_bx-3_thumb.jpg Sarah fights another professional boxer. Both are Boxgirl graduates. Sarah is currently the best professional female boxer in East Africa under the feather weight category. Sarah fights another professional boxer. Both are Boxgirl graduates. Sarah is currently the best professional female boxer in East Africa under the feather weight category. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_pq7kjrr0_50xm86_bx_thumb.jpg Sonko after a boxing match with Kenya’s Olympian, Elizabeth Andiego at the Pal Pal Boxing Ring, Nairobi, Kenya. Sonko after a boxing match with Kenya’s Olympian, Elizabeth Andiego at the Pal Pal Boxing Ring, Nairobi, Kenya. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_pq7kjrr0_dunma9_bx-31_thumb.jpg On the notice board of the Boxgirls office, Mitchell has written her dream. On the notice board of the Boxgirls office, Mitchell has written her dream. https://miacollis.com/miss-confidence-1 monthly 0.8 https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/r17.jpg “I live with my cousin in a single room in Makadara in a suburb of Nairobi. I am dreaming of having a better place of my own. When I see this picture, I think even though I’ve come so far, I still have a long way to go” “I live with my cousin in a single room in Makadara in a suburb of Nairobi. I am dreaming of having a better place of my own. When I see this picture, I think even though I’ve come so far, I still have a long way to go” https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/r1.jpg Miss Confidence View MISS CONFIDENCE by miacollis.com. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/r21.jpg Ruth stands in her newly won sash and tiara in a beauty salon below her one bedroom apartment in a suburb of Nairobi. Ruth is three feet tall. She entered an able-bodied beauty pageant ‘Miss Fabulous Kenya’ competing against hundreds of women. After three intense rounds she walked away with one of the top three prizes ‘Miss Confidence’. Through the next lot of photographs Ruth tells us her story. Ruth stands in her newly won sash and tiara in a beauty salon below her one bedroom apartment in a suburb of Nairobi. Ruth is three feet tall. She entered an able-bodied beauty pageant ‘Miss Fabulous Kenya’ competing against hundreds of women. After three intense rounds she walked away with one of the top three prizes ‘Miss Confidence’. Through the next lot of photographs Ruth tells us her story. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/r3.jpg “I’ve always had a passion for modeling but because of my height, I was never allowed to enter any competitions like “Miss Kenya’. I dreamed of being a model and when I found there were no restrictions to “Miss Fabulous Kenya’ I decided to take the chance.” “I’ve always had a passion for modeling but because of my height, I was never allowed to enter any competitions like “Miss Kenya’. I dreamed of being a model and when I found there were no restrictions to “Miss Fabulous Kenya’ I decided to take the chance.” https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/r4.jpg “Behind the catwalk it was competitive and aggressive. Everybody wanted to be the winner and they were all comparing themselves to each other. “Behind the catwalk it was competitive and aggressive. Everybody wanted to be the winner and they were all comparing themselves to each other. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/r6.jpg “you know, when your challenged and you compare yourself with others you start to pity yourself” “you know, when your challenged and you compare yourself with others you start to pity yourself” https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/r7.jpg “people did everything to make themselves look beautiful and feel beautiful, including spraying their legs to make them smooth. When I see long legs, I don’t wish I was any taller, I am happy with my height” “people did everything to make themselves look beautiful and feel beautiful, including spraying their legs to make them smooth. When I see long legs, I don’t wish I was any taller, I am happy with my height” https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/r8.jpg “Most women had huge heels. I can’t find high heels for myself, so I have to buy children’s shoes with biggest heel they can give me”. “Most women had huge heels. I can’t find high heels for myself, so I have to buy children’s shoes with biggest heel they can give me”. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/r9.jpg “ I believe in myself. You believe in yourself, you accept your self, then nothing is difficult.” “I am the only one who is short in my family and growing up my parents were really supportive. I think it comes right away from a young age that I’m beautiful and shouldn’t compare myself to others.” “ I believe in myself. You believe in yourself, you accept your self, then nothing is difficult.” “I am the only one who is short in my family and growing up my parents were really supportive. I think it comes right away from a young age that I’m beautiful and shouldn’t compare myself to others.” https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/r10.jpg "People were sello-taping their shoes and bra straps. I remember a lady wearing a condom and bin liner dress to stand out” "People were sello-taping their shoes and bra straps. I remember a lady wearing a condom and bin liner dress to stand out” https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/r11.jpg “I didn’t know anybody in the competition, and they were all in groups” “I didn’t know anybody in the competition, and they were all in groups” https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/r12.jpg ‘There were four categories and each category had it’s own costumes. For the ‘professional’ round it’s what people aspired to be.” ‘There were four categories and each category had it’s own costumes. For the ‘professional’ round it’s what people aspired to be.” https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/r13.jpg "I felt courageous just before I went on stage. Your mind should be set and if you are confused before you reach the runway you’ll mess up". "I felt courageous just before I went on stage. Your mind should be set and if you are confused before you reach the runway you’ll mess up". https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/r14.jpg “The good thing about the runway was that it didn’t have big steps, so I could access them.” “The good thing about the runway was that it didn’t have big steps, so I could access them.” https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/r16.jpg “When they called out my name, I cried little” “When they called out my name, I cried little” https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/r18.jpg “The press overwhelmed me. Citizen came for my story, then The Nation, The Star, The People and finally Safari Africa. People wanted to know, given my height why I would enter a beauty contest?” “The press overwhelmed me. Citizen came for my story, then The Nation, The Star, The People and finally Safari Africa. People wanted to know, given my height why I would enter a beauty contest?” https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/r20.jpg “After the table tennis regional championships, we were given a small token of appreciation. When the president saw me, he had to come down the steps from his usual place to greet me. I took the medal for the whole team.” “After the table tennis regional championships, we were given a small token of appreciation. When the president saw me, he had to come down the steps from his usual place to greet me. I took the medal for the whole team.” https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/r19.jpg “I’m looking towards to becoming a news anchor. I’ve never seen a short person as a news anchor. Maybe it will be a change from what people are used to seeing” “I’m looking towards to becoming a news anchor. I’ve never seen a short person as a news anchor. Maybe it will be a change from what people are used to seeing” https://miacollis.com/northern-uganda-1 monthly 0.8 https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/a25.jpg Portraits of an IDP Camp Living on a prayer - Sunday mornng church service in Achet IDP camp. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/fp2.jpg NORTHERN UGANDA | miacollis.com View NORTHERN UGANDA by miacollis.com. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/a33.jpg Portraits of an IDP Camp A UPDF soldier walks past a vendours sunglass rack in Gulu. It is strictly prohibited to take photographs of the Ugandan Army. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/a18.jpg Portraits of an IDP Camp Ex - LRA rebels play football. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/a12.jpg Portraits of an IDP Camp 14 year old Jakob Odigo stands in his deserted classroom. Jakob enjoys playing football but unlike normal teenagers he lives in the fear of being abducted or killed. Jakob has seen his friends, both girls and boys being abducted. "When I see a man in uniform, I think will he be friendly and let me pass, or will he finish me off? Shall I run? I have to think fast, I am very scared. My parents have warned me to be alert all the time. If I sit under a tree alone, I can't relax, I feel afraid." https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/a31.jpg Portraits of an IDP Camp James Owiny Luwala- Chief of Puranga- (Joseph Kony's chief), now lives in an IDP camp having been evacuated from his village. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/a21.jpg Portraits of an IDP Camp Chief of Puranga and the local councillor meet in the chiefs office in the IDP camp. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/a22.jpg Portraits of an IDP Camp Wife of the Chief of Puranga. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/a23.jpg Portraits of an IDP Camp Chief of Puranga and the local councillor discuss camp issues. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/a28.jpg Portraits of an IDP Camp The Chief of Puranga (Joseph Kony's chief) sits below his leapoard skin in a small concrete room in the IDP camp and tells us of his views on Kony. " Who is a wild dog best handled by? It's owner. Kony is a child who has come from this place. He would be handled better by his father and his chief (with refference to Musevinis government). The strongest disease can be cured by the simplist medicine. The present government is deliberately undermining the cheifs.....without power I am in a very bad position." https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/a11.jpg Portraits of an IDP Camp A boy stands in his deserted classroom. The school was forced to close down as heavy fighting between the LRA & UPDF ensued. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/a13.jpg Portraits of an IDP Camp Jakob Odigo stands where his school desk once was, "When I see a man in uniform, I think will he be friendly and let me pass, or will he finish me off? Shall I run? I have to think fast, I am very scared. My parents have warned me to be alert all the time. If I sit under a tree alone, I can't relax, I feel afraid." https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/a14.jpg Portraits of an IDP Camp View NORTHERN UGANDA by miacollis.com. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/a16.jpg Portraits of an IDP Camp View NORTHERN UGANDA by miacollis.com. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/a17.jpg Portraits of an IDP Camp A woman tells us of her horrific ordeal with LRA rebels. Mutilation to womens faces is a scare tactic that the LRA use often. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/a2.jpg Portraits of an IDP Camp A child of Achet IDP camp. Thousands of children have been born into the camps and know no other life. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/a20.jpg Portraits of an IDP Camp Ex- LRA rebels play football. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/a24.jpg Portraits of an IDP Camp Women attend a Sunday church service. To many- prayer is all they have. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/a26.jpg Portraits of an IDP Camp Walking to church on a Sunday morning. Achet IDP camp. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/a27.jpg Portraits of an IDP Camp Lucy Achen was 8 years old and walking home from school with her sister when they were ubducted by LRA rebels. They were marched to Sudan and made to live there for the next 10 years. She was made to marry a 35 year old rebel commander and then at the age of 15 she was initiated as a soldier. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/a30.jpg Portraits of an IDP Camp Lucy Achen lived amongst the rebels for 10 years. She was involved in fierce fighting between the Arabs of S. Sudan and the UPDF. It was in battle between the UPDF where she was captured and taken to a rehabilliation centre in N. Uganda. Her mother came to see her here and did not recognize her at first. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/a32.jpg Portraits of an IDP Camp Lucy Acen an ex-child soldier is now housed in Acet IDP camp. Here she feels isolated and rejected by the community. Joseph Kony's LRA rebel force are considered the devil. "People say I have 'cen' a curse and say I am possessed by demons. Some people will never give me a chance". Lucy's 2 small children were born in the LRA. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/a3.jpg Portraits of an IDP Camp The shocking mutilation of womans faces is a scare tactic that the LRA use to install fear in the local camp residents. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/a10.jpg Portraits of an IDP Camp Mother of 5 Helen Acen, 49, was beaten to within an inch of her life by the LRA soldiers. She now ives in constant pain. Despite her hardship she does not want retribution. "I feel there should be mediation. After all they have failed to arrest Kony and getting hold of him might be a problem because he still has some kind of magic about him....Kony should be convinced to come home so we the Acholi people can go home." Joseph Kony disappeared to the jungle from Helen's village 20 years ago. He has never been seen by the villagers since. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/a34.jpg Portraits of an IDP Camp A family walk past their hut. Achet IDP camp. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/a35.jpg Child Night Commuters. Child night commuters rest in the "safety" of one of the many sleeping centres in Gulu. By late afternoon, thousands of children would leave school to walk extreme distances to the "safety" of the charity run sleeping centres in Gulu town. Abduction at night by the LRA rebels was rife. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/a4.jpg Portraits of an IDP Camp School children in Achet IDP camp. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/a7.jpg Portraits of an IDP Camp A little girl watches her mother seive grain. Her mother recently returned from the jungle having been abducted by the LRA. Luckily she was accepted back into a family in Achet. She has since married and ex LRA rebel who also escaped. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/a5.jpg Portraits of an IDP Camp Children are one of the biggest victims of the war. Thousands have been abducted from the IDP camps and vilages to fight for the LRA. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/a8.jpg Portraits of an IDP Camp View NORTHERN UGANDA by miacollis.com. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/a9.jpg Portraits of an IDP Camp Richard Odong, is a victim of a UPDF landmine. His wife was raped and brother killed by the LRA. He embraces his son as he tells his story. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/a15.jpg Portraits of an IDP Camp The Acholi bible. God is a big part of Achet IDP camp. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/a1.jpg Portraits of an IDP Camp An amputee- shot by the LRA. https://miacollis.com/portraits-1 monthly 0.8 https://miacollis.com/synergy-i monthly 0.8 https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_dn89p33v_kdlbee_c3_thumb.jpg c3 c3 https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_dn89p33v_61uijq_c2_thumb.jpg c2 c2 https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_dn89p33v_bday2p_c5_thumb.jpg c5 c5 https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_dn89p33v_r6g2yw_c9_thumb.jpg c9 c9 https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_dn89p33v_dm3wpe_c4_thumb.jpg c4 c4 https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_dn89p33v_4qhzyn_c1_thumb.jpg c1 c1 https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_dn89p33v_4d9ljz_c8_thumb.jpg c8 c8 https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_dn89p33v_16gj5n_c6_thumb.jpg c6 c6 https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_dn89p33v_mrw4eh_c7_thumb.jpg c7 c7 https://miacollis.com/portrait-singles-1 monthly 0.8 https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_npwlatml_1zhk47_P-12_thumb.jpg The sacrifice of Zebu (a Malagasy cow) is generally used to honor or win permission of the ancestors. By showing respect through sacrificial ceremony, the ancestors are thought to intervene on behalf of the living. The sacrifice of Zebu (a Malagasy cow) is generally used to honor or win permission of the ancestors. By showing respect through sacrificial ceremony, the ancestors are thought to intervene on behalf of the living. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_npwlatml_4ebzyf_P-14_thumb.jpg Du Toit family portrait Du Toit family portrait https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_npwlatml_zg3nwd_KA6_thumb.jpg Sunni Bride Sunni Bride https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_npwlatml_0icmzz_P-10_thumb.jpg Child in Ranomafana Child in Ranomafana https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_npwlatml_fxhbdu_5_first_cry_thumb.jpg First Cry First Cry https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_npwlatml_o6ksim_P-8_thumb.jpg Pigs Pigs https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_npwlatml_k6pm4d_P-13_thumb.jpg Laugh Laugh https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_npwlatml_ouzxyl_P-7_thumb.jpg Girl Girl https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_npwlatml_0m9i6u_P-9_thumb.jpg Child Child https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_npwlatml_mo72oa_P-4_thumb.jpg Kenya's Middle Class Kenya's Middle Class https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_npwlatml_k7fa4p_P-5_thumb.jpg This was taken in Esther's last week of work before she retired. Esther worked in my family home for 36 years. This was taken in Esther's last week of work before she retired. Esther worked in my family home for 36 years. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_npwlatml_0i74fo_prisoners3_thumb.jpg 3 inmates sit for portraits at Nairobi West Prison, Kenya. Michael (far right) is HIV positive and is enrolled in the prisons Voluntary Counseling and Testing programme, funded by The Global Fund. Rape within the prisons is very high and consequently so is the spread of HIV. Some prisoners arrive HIV positive but others will contract it serving their sentence.Photographs taken for The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria - www.theglobalfund.org 3 inmates sit for portraits at Nairobi West Prison, Kenya. Michael (far right) is HIV positive and is enrolled in the prisons Voluntary Counseling and Testing programme, funded by The Global Fund. Rape within the prisons is very high and consequently so is the spread of HIV. Some prisoners arrive HIV positive but others will contract it serving their sentence.Photographs taken for The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria - www.theglobalfund.org https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_npwlatml_n0sw4d_fp14_thumb.jpg Asian African Community in Kenya- A great grandmother sits with a newborn baby. Asian African Community in Kenya- A great grandmother sits with a newborn baby. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_npwlatml_k5dic6_P-2_thumb.jpg Fashion Portrait Fashion Portrait https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_npwlatml_ygi9nl_VinayaSky_thumb.jpg VinayaSky VinayaSky https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_npwlatml_e92klf_s20_thumb.jpg Nairobi, Kenya Nairobi, Kenya https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_npwlatml_hahtwh_nude1_thumb.jpg Portrait Singles | miacollis.com View Portrait Singles by miacollis.com. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_npwlatml_ga1kbk_fp8_thumb.jpg The Asian community celebrate Dashera- {quote}The Burning of a Demond{quote} in the festive month of Dewali. The Asian community celebrate Dashera- {quote}The Burning of a Demond{quote} in the festive month of Dewali. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_npwlatml_6oo9mp_fp9_thumb.jpg An artist stands by the River Niger. Bamako, Mali. An artist stands by the River Niger. Bamako, Mali. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/hp8ze1hj_npwlatml_yxoiil_P-6_thumb.jpg Yawn Yawn https://miacollis.com/24-hours-in-bangkok-1 monthly 0.8 https://miacollis.com/kenya-1 monthly 0.8 https://miacollis.com/giraffe-kisses-1 monthly 0.8 https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/GK3.jpg GIRAFFE KISSES | miacollis.com View GIRAFFE KISSES by miacollis.com. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/gk1.jpg GIRAFFE KISSES | miacollis.com View GIRAFFE KISSES by miacollis.com. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/gk2.jpg GIRAFFE KISSES | miacollis.com View GIRAFFE KISSES by miacollis.com. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/GK17.jpg GIRAFFE KISSES | miacollis.com View GIRAFFE KISSES by miacollis.com. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/GK22.jpg GIRAFFE KISSES | miacollis.com View GIRAFFE KISSES by miacollis.com. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/GK6.jpg GIRAFFE KISSES | miacollis.com View GIRAFFE KISSES by miacollis.com. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/GK15.jpg GIRAFFE KISSES | miacollis.com View GIRAFFE KISSES by miacollis.com. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/GK7.jpg GIRAFFE KISSES | miacollis.com View GIRAFFE KISSES by miacollis.com. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/GK13.jpg GIRAFFE KISSES | miacollis.com View GIRAFFE KISSES by miacollis.com. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/GK14.jpg GIRAFFE KISSES | miacollis.com View GIRAFFE KISSES by miacollis.com. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/GK21.jpg GIRAFFE KISSES | miacollis.com View GIRAFFE KISSES by miacollis.com. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/GK10.jpg GIRAFFE KISSES | miacollis.com View GIRAFFE KISSES by miacollis.com. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/GK19.jpg GIRAFFE KISSES | miacollis.com View GIRAFFE KISSES by miacollis.com. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/GK12.jpg GIRAFFE KISSES | miacollis.com View GIRAFFE KISSES by miacollis.com. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/GK11.jpg GIRAFFE KISSES | miacollis.com View GIRAFFE KISSES by miacollis.com. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/GK18.jpg GIRAFFE KISSES | miacollis.com View GIRAFFE KISSES by miacollis.com. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/GK20.jpg GIRAFFE KISSES | miacollis.com View GIRAFFE KISSES by miacollis.com. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/GK23.jpg GIRAFFE KISSES | miacollis.com View GIRAFFE KISSES by miacollis.com. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/GK24.jpg GIRAFFE KISSES | miacollis.com View GIRAFFE KISSES by miacollis.com. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/GK25.jpg GIRAFFE KISSES | miacollis.com View GIRAFFE KISSES by miacollis.com. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/GK9.jpg GIRAFFE KISSES | miacollis.com View GIRAFFE KISSES by miacollis.com. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/GK4.jpg GIRAFFE KISSES | miacollis.com View GIRAFFE KISSES by miacollis.com. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/giraffe_kisses_write_up.jpg GIRAFFE KISSES | miacollis.com View GIRAFFE KISSES by miacollis.com. https://miacollis.com/classical-indian-dance-1 monthly 0.8 https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/id36.jpg Asian African Community, Kenya The Asian African community in Kenya is a minority group of people with a population of about 100,000. The community has in the past and present been dynamic, politically, socially and has consistently flourished economically (Salvadori: 1989). To many they have been labelled as 'the backbone of Kenya'. Day to day activities are still steeped in deeplyrooted cultural south Asian traditions. Classical Indian Dance with it's various styles and forms dates back to 400 BC. In Kenya Bharatanatyam-Tamil Classical Dance is taught to teenage girls at the Kamini School of Dancing. Once a year the girls will perform to parents and guests at the Oshwal High School in Nairobi. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/id4.jpg CLASSICAL INDIAN DANCE | miacollis.com View CLASSICAL INDIAN DANCE by miacollis.com. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/id12.jpg CLASSICAL INDIAN DANCE | miacollis.com View CLASSICAL INDIAN DANCE by miacollis.com. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/id38.jpg CLASSICAL INDIAN DANCE | miacollis.com View CLASSICAL INDIAN DANCE by miacollis.com. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/id14.jpg CLASSICAL INDIAN DANCE | miacollis.com View CLASSICAL INDIAN DANCE by miacollis.com. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/id15.jpg CLASSICAL INDIAN DANCE | miacollis.com View CLASSICAL INDIAN DANCE by miacollis.com. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/id16.jpg CLASSICAL INDIAN DANCE | miacollis.com View CLASSICAL INDIAN DANCE by miacollis.com. 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A child sleeps on his mother at Jalaram Temple, Nairobi. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/navratri1.jpg Along side the worship, various socio-religious functions take place, such as competitions for the best dancer or the best dressed individual. A girl stands to be judged for 'the best dressed, goddess' at Jalaram Temple Nairobi. Along side the worship, various socio-religious functions take place, such as competitions for the best dancer or the best dressed individual. A girl stands to be judged for 'the best dressed, goddess' at Jalaram Temple Nairobi. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/navratri18.jpg For these sacred nine nights during Navrartri, women and girls gather to dance the ‘ras garba’ and sing songs of praise to Abbaji their goddess. Men attend too, some dance but most sit and watch their wives, daughters and often love interests spin together around deities. Oshwal Centre Nairobi For these sacred nine nights during Navrartri, women and girls gather to dance the ‘ras garba’ and sing songs of praise to Abbaji their goddess. Men attend too, some dance but most sit and watch their wives, daughters and often love interests spin together around deities. Oshwal Centre Nairobi https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/navratri11.jpg Along side the worship, various socio-religious functions take place, such as competitions for the best dancer or the best dressed individual. Here a baby is made up for the competition. Along side the worship, various socio-religious functions take place, such as competitions for the best dancer or the best dressed individual. Here a baby is made up for the competition. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/navtratri10.jpg For these sacred nine nights during Navrartri, women and girls gather to dance the ‘ras garba’ and sing songs of praise to Abbaji their goddess. Jalaram Temple, Nairobi. For these sacred nine nights during Navrartri, women and girls gather to dance the ‘ras garba’ and sing songs of praise to Abbaji their goddess. Jalaram Temple, Nairobi. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/navratri9.jpg The Asian quarters of Mombasa and Nairobi become vibrantly alive and it is at this time that one can observe how traditionally rich the Asian African community actually is. Jalaram Temple, Nairobi. The Asian quarters of Mombasa and Nairobi become vibrantly alive and it is at this time that one can observe how traditionally rich the Asian African community actually is. Jalaram Temple, Nairobi. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/navratri19.jpg The Oshwal Centre, Nairobi. The Oshwal Centre, Nairobi. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/navratri14.jpg Elaborate shrines are decorated in temples, community halls and private homes. Elaborate shrines are decorated in temples, community halls and private homes. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/navratri12.jpg Along side the worship, various socio-religious functions take place, such as competitions for the best dancer or the best dressed individual. Along side the worship, various socio-religious functions take place, such as competitions for the best dancer or the best dressed individual. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/navratri5.jpg Along side the worship, various socio-religious functions take place, such as competitions for the best dancer or the best dressed individual. Along side the worship, various socio-religious functions take place, such as competitions for the best dancer or the best dressed individual. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/navratri17.jpg Elaborate shrines are decorated in temples, community halls and private homes. Elaborate shrines are decorated in temples, community halls and private homes. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/navratri24.jpg CELEBRATION OF THE GODDESS | miacollis.com View CELEBRATION OF THE GODDESS by miacollis.com. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/navratri3.jpg CELEBRATION OF THE GODDESS | miacollis.com View CELEBRATION OF THE GODDESS by miacollis.com. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/navratri8.jpg For these sacred nine nights during Navrartri, women and girls gather to dance the ‘ras garba’ and sing songs of praise to Abbaji their goddess. For these sacred nine nights during Navrartri, women and girls gather to dance the ‘ras garba’ and sing songs of praise to Abbaji their goddess. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/navratri16.jpg For the first three nights of the festival, prayers to destroy greed anger and impurities are dedicated to the goddess Kali, the next three nights will worship Laxmi the goddess of wealth and prosperity and finally the last three nights are devoted to Saraswati the goddess of wisdom, where prayers of knowledge and understanding take place. For the first three nights of the festival, prayers to destroy greed anger and impurities are dedicated to the goddess Kali, the next three nights will worship Laxmi the goddess of wealth and prosperity and finally the last three nights are devoted to Saraswati the goddess of wisdom, where prayers of knowledge and understanding take place. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/navratri13.jpg For these sacred nine nights during Navrartri, women and girls gather to dance the ‘ras garba’ and sing songs of praise to Abbaji their goddess. For these sacred nine nights during Navrartri, women and girls gather to dance the ‘ras garba’ and sing songs of praise to Abbaji their goddess. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/navratri15.jpg For the first three nights of the festival, prayers to destroy greed anger and impurities are dedicated to the goddess Kali, the next three nights will worship Laxmi the goddess of wealth and prosperity and finally the last three nights are devoted to Saraswati the goddess of wisdom, where prayers of knowledge and understanding take place. For the first three nights of the festival, prayers to destroy greed anger and impurities are dedicated to the goddess Kali, the next three nights will worship Laxmi the goddess of wealth and prosperity and finally the last three nights are devoted to Saraswati the goddess of wisdom, where prayers of knowledge and understanding take place. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/navratri4.jpg SSD Temple Nairobi, Kenya, during the celebrations of Navrartri. SSD Temple Nairobi, Kenya, during the celebrations of Navrartri. https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec08d99e0/images/navratri7.jpg For these sacred nine nights during Navrartri, women and girls gather to dance the ‘ras garba’ and sing songs of praise to Abbaji their goddess. 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