On first meeting Ryan, I was amazed by his ability to capture the perfect image and his connection to the people he photographs. I wanted Ryan to come to my country, The Democratic Republic of Congo to help us capture images we could use for our organization, Focus Congo.
Ryan traveled with us to the Congo and took pictures of life there, victims of war and rape, children born out of sexual abuse, former child soldiers and the natural beauty of the Congolese people and landscape. During this trip, Ryan not only took pictures but also positively impacted and encouraged the Congolese people. The local people told me they have never seen someone who is so passionate about what they do and they gave Ryan a Swahili name - Chubaka (Meaning builder, the one who works hard).
The images Ryan took are being used by Focus Congo to create greater awareness about Congo and we have been able to fully update our media tools with these images. Ryan is able to translate the stories of the people with his photos and we are very grateful and thankful to have Ryan work with us.
Pappy Orion - Founder, Focus Congo
Young boy in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo
Young boy in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo
Beautiful young girls in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo
Sneaking a look in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo
CEO of Chahi Hospital, supported by Focus Congo in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo
Head Surgeon of Chahi Hospital, supported by Focus Congo in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo
Opperation at Chahi Hospital supported by Focus Congo in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo
Adorable little girl in Chahi hospital supported by Focus Congo in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo
Patinet in Chahi Hospital supported by Focus Congo in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo
Vaccinations in Chahi Hospital supported by Focus Congo in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo
Worker - On assignment with Focus Congo in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo
Young boy in the village - On assignment with Focus Congo in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo
Boys after school - On assignment with Focus Congo in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo
Mother in love with her baby - On assignment with Focus Congo in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo
Family village life - On assignment with Focus Congo in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo
Congolese girl - On assignment with Focus Congo in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo
Cheeky grin - On assignment with Focus Congo in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo
Village life - On assignment with Focus Congo in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo
Math lesson in a Bukavu School - On assignment with Focus Congo in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo
School student - On assignment with Focus Congo in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo
School student - On assignment with Focus Congo in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo
School director - On assignment with Focus Congo in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo
Young boy in Chahi Hospital - On assignment with Focus Congo in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo
Pappy Orion, Founder of Focus Congo - On assignment with Focus Congo in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo
Pappy Orion, Founder of Focus Congo - On assignment with Focus Congo in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo
Pappy Orion, Founder of Focus Congo - On assignment with Focus Congo in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo
Flora, Friend & Founder of Chahi Hospital - On assignment with Focus Congo in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo
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