This project is focused on women because not only do they carry the heaviest post-conflict burden and a disproportionate impact of climate change, but they are also central to the daily work of repairing fractured communities.
Photo copyright: © Brian Hodges for African Women Rising
African Women Rising’s mission is to empower women and girls affected by war with the tools to rise out of extreme poverty. It works in 79 villages across the Northern Ugandan districts of Gulu, Lamwo and Omoro, as well as Lamwo’s Palabek Refugee Settlement, housing primarily refugees from South Sudan.
Brian Hodges is a travel and editorial photographer known for capturing authentic moments and images with a powerful connection to place. Brian believes that great photography is not just about captivating images, but creating images with lasting emotional impact.
Before picking up a camera, Brian focused his creative energy on designing satellite telecommunications systems. He spent a decade living and working as a software engineer in Paris where, among other projects, he played a key role engineering the XM/Sirius radio prototype system. His award-winning work is featured in such distinguished publications as Conde Nast Traveler, New York Times Style Magazine, Marie Claire, Photo District News, National Geographic Traveler, GEO Magazine, and many others. He regularly contributes his photographic talent to charitable organizations worldwide, leveraging the power of imagery to increase awareness for their causes. His work has been exhibited internationally in galleries, museums and festivals and it has received several recognitions such as IPA international Photo Award, AIPP Silver Lining Award, PDN Great Outdoors and PDN World in Focus, National Geographic Traveler.
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