Now We Are Here
This photography series was created out of the need to shed some light on the contributions and accomplishments of refugees in the United Kingdom and how their journey, struggles and aspirations for a better life has helped define their status and place in the society in their newly found home.
This photography series aims to challenge the stereotypical narrative of who a refugee is and the complexities surrounding their reasons for fleeing their country of birth to seek protection in a faraway land that comes with a heavy price of losing everything for a fresh start elsewhere that is not guaranteed.
The Adenas brother hails from Darfur, Sudan and were forced to flee their country due to the war that claimed about 500,000 lives.
They fought for survival by constantly running for their lives and looking out for one another and their other siblings.
Ahmed and Walid missed out greatly on their childhood and lost friend and loved ones.
The brothers reunited with their father in the United Kingdom in 2011 and found healing through boxing and their aim is to be world champions someday.
