As photographers, we are often in the unfortunate position of taking from subjects less fortunate than ourselves without giving anything back.

Zoriah is a freelance photojournalist who recently lost his permissions to be an embedded reporter due to his reluctance to remove controversial photos from his blog.

CAFOD hopes to bring attention to the poor and poverty stricken gold miners who labor in dangerous situations, ultimately receiving none of the final value of the gold they mine.

Julien Harneis’ photos from the Democratic Republic of the Congo tell us a story of hardship and hope. He is in Eastern DRC, near the Rwandan border, as UNICEF Chief of Field Operations working to alieve the problems of displaced populations, including child soldiers, sexual violence, poor education, unclean drinking water, and health and sanitation issues.

Ty Fischer, photographer and founder of Eyes Wide Open Worldwide, has developed a passion for engaging children with photography.

“When two homeless people pass each other on the street, they may share a look, and in that moment, without speaking, they have knowledge of each others’ lives.”