Gallery
Images from the field and the archive — portraits of hunger, nourishment, and the landscapes that shape them. Click any image to open it.
Anganwadi Centre — Indore
A visit to a local Anganwadi centre in Indore, exploring the role of community-based services in early childhood development and nutrition. These centres serve as important community spaces supporting young children and families through early learning, nutritional support, and essential care.
Battling Hunger
A glimpse into the lives of families facing the challenges of poverty, food insecurity, and uncertain living conditions. Women and children stand together in their settlement, representing the countless individuals striving for a better future while navigating daily hardships. Their stories remind us that the fight against hunger goes beyond access to food—it is also about dignity, opportunity, and hope.
Traditional Cooking Hearth & Living Conditions
A glimpse into the everyday living conditions of a household, where a traditional cooking hearth, firewood, and basic utensils form part of the domestic space. The photograph documents the realities of household cooking infrastructure and the challenges of maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy cooking environment. Such living conditions highlight the importance of understanding access to essential resources, nutrition, and household well-being.
Together Against Hunger and Poverty
Families living in temporary settlements work hard to sustain their livelihoods and support one another through difficult circumstances. Goats and poultry provide valuable sources of food and potential income, helping households meet their daily needs. Strengthening community support, improving access to nutritious food, and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities are essential steps toward reducing hunger and poverty.
Subaina: A Mother's Fight Against Hunger
Subaina's story reflects the daily challenges mothers face in providing adequate food and nutrition for their children. Despite limited resources and uncertain living conditions, she continues to care for her daughter and prioritise her well-being. For Subaina, the fight against hunger is not just about putting food on the table; it is about ensuring her daughter grows up healthy, nourished, and with the opportunity for a better future. Her experience highlights the struggles of motherhood amid food insecurity and the determination to build a better life for the next generation.
Working Hard, Yet Battling Hunger
In the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh, many families work hard to support their households, yet securing enough food remains a daily challenge. Despite their efforts to earn a living and care for their children, limited resources and uncertain incomes can make access to nutritious meals difficult. This photograph captures the lives of working families whose struggles extend beyond employment to the basic need for food security. Their experiences highlight the importance of sustainable livelihoods, affordable nutrition, and meaningful support for communities facing hunger.