This is the sixth post in a series of photos entitled Faces and Places. I am using the tag #facesandplaces in all the posts in this series, and would love for you to use this same tag to share your portraits and experiences of various cultures around the world.
These photos were taken during my 2-month trip to Nepal, in May and June of last year, some in the children's home and school where I worked to continue implementing a Montessori program, some simply in the streets of Kathmandu where there is an abundance of life and compelling moments to capture. I hope you enjoy these portraits:
Camera: Canon EOS 500D
Location: Kathmandu, Nepal
Nepali woman walking in one of the many side streets of Bhaktapur, an ancient Newar city located in the east corner of the Kathmandu valley. The name Bhaktapur literally translates to "Place of devotees" and was the capital of Nepal during the great 'Malla Kingdom' until the 15th century. It is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its rich culture, temples, and wood/metal/stone artworks.
The damage done to the city during the 2015 earthquake can still be seen all around buildings in the Kathmandu valley. Despite the overwhelming $4.1bn raised to aid the reconstruction of homes, hundreds of thousands of Nepali are still homeless to this day. Only 12% of the total amount raised and donated had been distributed as of last April, 2 YEARS after the quake devastated the city.
Makes you think twice about donating money directly to charities doesn't it?
If you wish to know more about this controversial situation, here is a link to further information: Nepal earthquake disaster
Another interesting and almost eye-opening read on "Why we shouldn't reflexively send 10$ to the Red Cross": Your Red Cross donations
I'd love to know what your opinions are on this somewhat sticky subject.
Camera: Samsung Galaxy S4
Location: Kathmandu, Nepal
School girl on her recess break, making faces at the camera - a common pastime shared by children around the world :)
 Monochrome M A C A U |  Nepali school girl |
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