Morathatha
Momma Knows Best
Acute childhood malnutrition is a huge problem throughout Lesotho but it is especially crippling in the rural districts. Here medical care is scarce and mothers often have to travel many miles by foot to receive care. The non profit Touching Tiny Lives Foundation asked me to photograph a child examination day at one of the rural clinics in the Mokhotlong District. Here a young boy is measured and his vitals are checked.
Note: The small vial around his neck contains a concoction created by a village witchdoctor. Some believe keeping it close to your heart will protect you. From what? I was never given a clear answer.
Fuji X-T1, Helios 44M 58mm f2 at f2, Lens Turbo II
Momma Knows Best
Acute childhood malnutrition is a huge problem throughout Lesotho but it is especially crippling in the rural districts. Here medical care is scarce and mothers often have to travel many miles by foot to receive care. The non profit Touching Tiny Lives Foundation asked me to photograph a child examination day at one of the rural clinics in the Mokhotlong District. Here a young boy is measured and his vitals are checked.
Note: The small vial around his neck contains a concoction created by a village witchdoctor. Some believe keeping it close to your heart will protect you. From what? I was never given a clear answer.
Fuji X-T1, Helios 44M 58mm f2 at f2, Lens Turbo II