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In 2025, while working on my photographic project When I Met Maasai: Kenya in Frames, I visited a primary school in Ukunda, Kenya. During my time there, I met children whose curiosity, energy, and desire to learn left a profound impression on me. At the same time, I witnessed the challenges they faced and the limited conditions in which education was taking place. That experience led to a simple decision. I wanted my work to create something tangible beyond the photographs themselves.
Following the publication of the book, fifty percent of all proceeds were dedicated to the construction and furnishing of a new classroom for the school. Months later, that commitment became reality. A new classroom was built and equipped with desks and chairs, creating a better environment for children to continue their education.
What began as a photographic project evolved into something much larger. For me, this initiative was never about charity. It was about responsibility. About finding a way for a cultural and documentary project to have a direct and meaningful impact on the community that welcomed me and made the project possible.
The classroom in Ukunda remains one of the accomplishments I am most proud of. It stands as a reminder that photography can be more than documentation. It can build connections, create opportunities, and sometimes leave behind something that continues to serve others long after the journey itself has ended.
