Photography

My own business

Marco is a Venezuelan migrant who escaped persecution and settled down in Chile where he tried hard to rebuild his life. He was an electrical engineer and now is working in construction.

12th December 2023

Faith as a refuge during lockdown

B is an Iraqi asylum-seeker. He arrived in the UK late 2020. His time in the UK has been characterised by difficulty and hardship. B lives in a hotel which accommodates asylum-seekers.

12th December 2023

Cleaning the streets of my second homeland

Streets of my second homeland after cleaning

B is a Kurdish asylum-seeker in the UK. B is based in London and is a devoted Muslim. One of the key principles of his religion is cleanliness. B is involved in several initiatives to support asylum-seekers and refugees.

12th December 2023

Mumbles during lockdown

Two photos by Tim Zhou taken in Mumbles, Wales. He says “I came to the UK as a foreign student many moons ago. Incidentally and willingly, I stayed and became a Welsh man. I now live in West Cross, Swansea.

12th December 2023

Mother’s Day Hamper

Friends on the doorstep exchanging flowers

Funmi was a headteacher in a Nigerian school before she came to the UK and has worked hard since she arrived, becoming active and deeply involved in lots of different community groups.

12th December 2023

What is a Home for Rohingya Refugees?

devastating photos of the fires from residents

After yet another outbreak of fires on 22 March 2021 at Balukhali refugee camp, the Covid-19 Chronicles from the Margins project received WhatsApp messages with a series of devastating photos of the fires from residents.

12th December 2023

The Lovely Taste of Syrian Desserts Overcome the Bitterness of the Pandemic

As Ramadan draws to a close, Muslims prepare for Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr is a very special religious and social celebration for Muslims world-wide. Eid is normally celebrated by people exchanging visits and sharing delicious food.

12th December 2023

New skills and Keeping fit during the pandemic

“Lockdown wasn’t easy for many people and at times I was one of those people.

11th December 2023

Ramadan Routine during the pandemic

The photos show a) the Ramadan prayer and breaking fast schedule (Iftar) in the Swansea area and b) some tasty homemade food for Iftar. Most Muslim families follow the fasting routine again quietly this year.

11th December 2023