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It may be important to whom these photographs have perhaps given added voice, that I put into words some of the feelings and realities of what these people are right now going through as they try and rebuild their lives and their homes in the Kabul suburb of Gada-e-Maiwaind; an ancient suburb destroyed by repeated interfactional and warlord fighting between the remnants of the groups that were once known as the Mujaheddin.
The time I spent with these dozens of nameless individuals who invited me into their 'world' to photograph them was a profound experience.
These images helped me feel, see, and better understand man's indefatigable capacity to overcome.
Disclaimer: The "portfolio" format is a forum open to photographers commissioned or employed by the ICRC. The narrative / commentary is of a personal nature and does not necessarily reflect the ICRC's official position.
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Besides graduating in economics and working in the consumer goods industry, Carlo Heathcote has practised photography for quite a number of years. He says photography is the most effective way he has found to express himself.
In December 2001, Carlo joined the ICRC as an administrator and was sent on mission to Kabul for a year. He spent the little free time he had documenting the plight and hopes of Kabulis after the fall of the Taliban regime.
Together with him we selected twelve of his pictures which he agreed to comment on.
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