Mahama Refugee Camp

A Collection of photographs displayed in Dumbo, NY during the summer of 2017

This photography project stems from a commitment to positive representation. These photographs aim to portray refugee women in a way that reflects courage and optimism in the face of their current challenges. As present and serious as the issues and tensions are within a refugee camp, we wanted to showcase an alternative theme: hope for the future. We had only been granted access to the camp for this photography project for a few hours at a designated time and day. But we, like these women, were hopeful. With a little searching, we were able to capture the inherent beauty underlying the rows of tents and dusty roads.