A photographic exhibition “Making Ground” examines the challenges of life and the struggle for change in three communities in Uganda and Tanzania.
Photo from the exhibition. Olivia Arthur / WaterAid
In 2008 and 2009 Magnum photographer Olivia Arthur travelled to two regions in East Africa: Amuria in the warring north-east of Uganda, and Chigongwe and Michese, two small rural communities in Tanzania. Although these areas differ in many ways, they all lack the water and sanitation facilities they need to take their first steps out of poverty.
International charities WaterAid and Simavi have been working with these communities and local partner organisations since 2008 to bring improved hygiene, clean water and latrines.
Arthur’s photographs explore the effects that this work has had on the communities’ lives.
Change is gradual but Making Ground is a portrayal of hope, stability and growth told through the personal stories of the inhabitants.
Simavi campaign photo
Simavi is using the exhibition to support its fundraising campaign “Who caries the world“, which starts on 5 March 2010, and focuses on the crucial role of mothers for family health in developing countries, especially as carriers of drinking water.
In 2010 the exhibition is on tour in The Netherlands, UK, Tanzania and Uganda.
The Nationale Postcode Loterij (Netherlands) is funding the exhibition.
Source: WaterAid ; Simavi [in Dutch]
