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Describing the story behind this image, photographer Greg Kinch wrote: "I remember seeing this man holding his baby son. The scene stood out because one doesn't see that many men in the village of La Merced. They often leave to find jobs in large…

Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, Ukraine experienced deeper economic slowdowns than other former Soviet republics. During the recession of the 1990s, Ukraine lost 60 percent of its gross domestic product. Inflation soared as…

This street scene introduces us to Gigi, 15, and her young sister, Guimi, as they walk to school in their smart school uniforms, passing street vendors along the way.

Teacher Nasreen Akhtar prepares for class in Lahore, Pakistan, in a calm moment before the rush of students. Throughout the developing world, dedicated teachers such as Nasreen are committed, despite the lack of supplies and learning materials, to…

Youthful energy and dynamic movement give this picture its splendid charm, echoed by the wall art in the background. The joyful spontaneity seems to spell hope, something people think about often in the context of present-day Afghanistan.
"I took…

This image captures an intimate family moment in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, as a daughter helps her father with his prosthesis. His lower leg was amputated after an injury sustained in the 2004 tsunami that devastated parts of Indonesia, killing 128,000…

Women in developing countries are the backbone of the family and the community. They grow the food and harvest it. They manage the household. They take care of the children and see to their health and education. We only have to look at this smiling…

Often, the images in our photo library document the details of daily human life in developing countries. Many of these photos communicate the human face of international development, and aim to portray the lives and struggles of ordinary people.…

A mother and child patiently await medical attention at a clinic in rural Tanzania. They are the beneficiaries of the outpatient clinic's prenatal and postnatal care, and vaccination program. The mother looks on quietly, and her child appears…

Yvonne's face glows with youthful hope and optimism. She appears to be looking into the future.
This simple, yet powerful, photograph was an important element in a worldwide campaign to improve child health. Yvonne's image was used in the historic…