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Don Carmelo, our friendly local restaurant owner friend, shows NIU students how to make tortillas by hand.
A few times a year, Human Connections organizes GETs (Global Engagement Trips) for student groups, tourists, and other visitors eager to gain a better understanding of the local culture in Bucerías, Nayarit, Mexico. This particular GET group, from Northern Illinois University, participated in a week long program centered around social entrepreneurship, NGO management, and sustainable development.
Learn more about HC and our GET programs:
humanconnections.org/engage/about-hc-gets/
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© Britt Natalia
I met these joyful Tripura children during my visit to Sajek Hill, one of the most beautiful spots in the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh.
Their bright smiles and innocent energy captured the true spirit of life in the hills. A candid moment that reflects both culture and kindness, high above the clouds
This manual studio portrait of Wes Harvey captures presence and curiosity through focused eye contact and precise, low-key lighting. Shot entirely with analog technique and manual settings, the image highlights texture, tonal contrast, and the quiet strength of a straightforward gaze.
The sepia treatment emphasizes timelessness and human connection, with the subject’s bandana and upward glance drawing attention to narrative and identity. The photo speaks to youth, resilience, and the intimacy found in pause. It is both personal and symbolic—a portrait rooted in stillness and quiet storytelling.