GoodWeave® Charity

Commissioned Work

Location: India

Latitude: 22.3511148° N Longitude: 78.6677428° E

I can't even begin to express the passion and emotion that went into my work with GoodWeave International /GoodWeave®

As a father myself, the thought of any child being forced into labor breaks my heart into a million pieces. That's why when I was presented with the opportunity to work with an organization that is dedicated to ending child labor, forced labor, and bonded work in global supply chains, I knew I had to be a part of it.

But let me tell you, it wasn't easy. The reality of the situation hit me hard, and it was a constant battle between my emotions and my camera lens. Every time I met with the children, my heart ached with sadness and guilt, constantly questioning if I was doing enough to help. But as I captured their images and heard their stories, I knew that these were the moments that had to be shared. These were the moments that would force people to take action and help restore these children's childhoods.

That's why I am so proud to have worked with GoodWeave International, an organization that is truly making a difference in the world. Together, we can help put an end to the 160 million children who are forced into labor and work towards a world where every child has the right to be a child.

This is how I ended up working with GoodWeave®.

GoodWeave® is dedicated to ending child labour, forced labour, and bonded work in global supply chains GoodWeave's vision is a world free of child labour.

Every time I think back to my encounters with these children, my heart aches with sadness and sorrow for the situations they were forced into. But despite the overwhelming emotions, I hold on to hope - hope that through our collective efforts, we can put an end to this injustice and create a better future for these children. With every photograph I took, I felt a sense of responsibility to share their stories and amplify their voices. It's my hope that through our work with GoodWeave International, we can inspire more people to take action and create a world where every child can grow up in safety, dignity, and freedom.

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