Mr. Mutihoto is a herbalist in Mutasa District in Zimbabwe. Mutihoto is involved in health activism and community advocacy for better water and sanitation services. - For PAI
Maputo, Mozambique. Alima (42) is a social activist and runs a podcast called Para Elas, or ‘For the Women’, where women share their stories to help inspire others. She is partnering with UNDP on a public information campaign ahead of the upcoming elections, to help young women recognise the power of their vote, having grown up witnessing young girls being forced into early marriages. - For UNDP Mozambique
Maputo, Mozambique. Kelly (21) works as an administrative assistant and will vote for the first time in October. “If I didn't vote I would be neglecting my responsibility, because everyone complains when elections don't go their way. We, as young people, have the power to change our country. By voting, we can play an important role in shaping the future of Mozambique. We may not see immediate results, but the positive effects will be seen in the near future - not just for us, but for generations to come. Today it's me voting, tomorrow it could be my younger sister, and then the next generation after that. - For UNDP Mozambique
A portrait of Zimbabwe-born artist Tafadzwa Tega at his studio in Woodstock, Cape Town, May 2025.
A portrait of Elijah Chijokwe (78) in his field near his home in Wenimbe in Marondera, Zimbabwe. A shift in rain seasons and a decrease in rainfall has resulted in a reduced harvest for Elijah and his family causing food insecurity.
"A lot of what I planted last season dried out before I could harvest it due to unpredictable rain patterns. I think it is important for communities to be capacitated to build dams in their areas to alleviate the negative effects of scarce rain."
A portrait of Takudzwa Mutezo on her farm, Happi Meadows in Nyamazi, Nyanga. Mutezo lives in rural Zimbabwe where she is working as an independent environmental lawyer and wildlife protection advocate, in addition to running an organic farm. She is the youngest board member at Nyanga National Park. - For The University of Groningen
A portrait of Zimbabwean publisher, editor, researcher and writer, Irene Staunton in her garden at Weaver Press in Harare, Zimbabwe. She is co-founder the publishing house with her husband Murray McCartney. - For The Guardian
Dr Tapiwa Mungofa, a general practitioner at Sally Mugabe Central Hospital who is also the treasurer general of the Zimbabwe Hospital Doctors Association, stands for a portrait in Harare. In response to the coronavirus pandemic, Zimbabwe’s health ministry extended the directive, with health workers working two to three days a week to minimise their exposure to the virus. - For The New York Times
The founders of Weaver Press, Irene Staunton and Murray McCartney, at their home in Harare. - For The Guardian
A portrait of Wellington Mafuta, a Zimbabwean online forex trader. - For Rest of World
For ALMA Reviews blog
Natsiraishe Maritsa sits in her room for a portrait at her family home in Epworth, Zimbabwe. Natsiraishe uses taekwondo sessions to teach and empower young girls and teen mothers in her community to prevent early child marriages. About 34 percent of girls in Zimbabwe are married before they turn 18 while 5 percent are married before they turn 15. - For The Guardian UK
A portrait of Farisai* (not is real name) a participant of the Singing to the Lions workshop at Chimoio Primary School in Muzarabani, Zimbabwe. - For CAFOD
A portrait of Zimbabwean playwright, poet and arts administrator, Zaza Muchemwa. Germany, 2024.
A portrait of Dr Pedro Aide, a researcher at Manhiça Health Research Centre in Maputo, Mozambique, where he coordinates scientific activities related to malaria elimination in Southern Mozambique. - For Science Journal
A portrait of Elizabeth at Sikachapa in Kazungula District, Zambia May 2022. - For WaterAid
A portrait of Tsitsi Dangarembga at her home in Harare, Zimbabwe. Tsitsi has been shortlisted for the 2020 Booker Prize. - For The New York Times
A portrait of Sifiso at her home in Matobo, in Zimbabwe’s Matabeleland South province where she lives with her husband and 6 of her 7 children. She has been farming since 1973 supporting her family. - For Oxfam GB
Talatona, Luanda, Angola. Hwary Ramos (19) poses for a portrait at home in Talatona, in Angola’s capital city Luanda. Hwary’s mother, Sónia, has been living with HIV for about 10 years now. - For UNDP
Zimbabwean mixed-media artist Kresiah Mukwazhi.
Luanda, Angola. Cândida Sónia Neves Ferreira (40) is part of the support group, Fight for Life Association, for women living with HIV. “My attitude after getting more information about HIV was to say that from me no one else will receive the virus. Then later I started taking care of myself more, taking the medicines, taking care of my diet.” - For UNDP
Zimbabwean author Petina Gappah at Harare City Library. - For The New York Times
Roselyn Ngona, a farm worker at a horticulture farm, looks in the mirror while preparing herself to go out after work at the farm. - For HIVOS
A portrait of US Ambassador to Zimbabwe Harry K Thomas Jr. - For Foreign Policy
Dr Dixon Chibanda, a senior psychiatrist and the principal investigator of the Friendship Bench Project, 2017. - For The Guardian UK
Zimbabwean broadcast journalist Zandile “Zazalicious” Ndlovu.
Lucia Mudima (51), a widow with 4 children, at her marital home in the Mandeya area of Honde Valley in the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe. Lucia buys unripe bananas, avocados and sugarcane from small holder farmers in her community which she then ripens in boxes and sells in Mbare, Harare at her market stall.
”Things haven't changed much since Mugabe left, it's just that people are now free to move around and express themselves and that's it. Economy wise, things are still expensive and cash is still a problem but we will wait and see." - Beauty Johannes (61), stays at home and depends on her children to take care of her.
”I wanted to be a soldier growing up but I failed I to proceed with my schooling because my mother just couldn't afford it anymore as she was a vendor. So when she died I made a plan, taught myself how to cut hair then got my own shop. I now put my little sister through school and that's all that matters to me."- Tinashe Nyarambi (19) is a self-taught barber cutting hair out of his make-shift barbershop in Mbare.
Katarina Hedrén, a film programmer and freelance writer, dances in the rain at the Bamako Encounters in Mali, 2015.
Zimbabwean writer and feminist Lebohang Mojapelo, 2013.