We found five photographers living in communities where CARE Australia works, and asked them to share their favourite images that depict daily life, and capture the ways that supporting women helps defeat poverty.
We found five photographers living in communities where CARE Australia works, and asked them to share their favourite images that depict daily life, and capture the ways that supporting women helps defeat poverty.
“Now I know that menstruation is a normal part of life and that it does not change anything,” Rafiki said. “More training will help men to understand that girls need help and support while they are menstruating … and it will help end the isolation of girls who are menstruating.”
Learning about her period changed Alice’s life, and has helped her find direction for her future – she is now training to become a laboratory technician in a health centre; a job which she knows will help support more women.
“I want to make a difference for my family and for my local community. It’s great what this project has done, and it has proven that I am someone who can make things happen.”
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