# Kid Soldier Photo Shoots Steve McCurry's Child Combatants Will Break Your Heart By Luisa Amanda Gomes | Published 2010-03-13 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steve-mccurry References: [visboo](http://visboo.com/children-soldiers.html#more-2496) & [stevemccurry.wordpress](http://stevemccurry.wordpress.com/) American [photojournalist Steve McCurry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shackleton-x-leica-frank-hurley-field-jacket) has captured many devastating pictures of children from the around the world. The most shocking pictures would be those of these [children soldiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soldier-x-timberland). Looking through his gallery, many of these photos reach out to viewers and clench hearts. There is something stirring about seeing a young child cuddled up to rifle that is taller than them. However, Steve McCurry still manages to capture the child’s innocence no matter how much violence surrounds them, which is why his gallery is so poignant. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Child Soldier Awareness:** Opportunity for organizations to raise awareness and advocate for the rights and protection of child soldiers through campaigns, education, and support. - **War Zone Photography:** Potential for photographers and media agencies to capture the harsh realities of war zones, highlighting the impact on children and sparking conversations about conflict resolution. - **Non-profit Collaborations:** Possibility for collaborations between non-profit organizations, photographers, and media outlets to amplify the stories of child soldiers and raise funds for rehabilitation and reintegration programs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Human Rights:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for organizations and activists to drive change in policies and practices surrounding child soldiers and advocate for their rights globally. - **Photography:** Innovative approaches to war zone photography by photographers and media agencies can create impactful visuals, generate empathy, and spur action towards ending child soldier recruitment. - **Non-profit Sector:** Collaborative efforts between non-profit organizations, media outlets, and photographers can lead to innovative strategies for supporting child soldiers and facilitating their rehabilitation into society. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-passport-series.md) - [Immigration System-Inspired Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passport-series.md) - [Child-Friendly Camera Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-for-kids.md) - [Journalist-Focused Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shooting.md) - [Mental Health-Supporting Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-photo.md) - [Gun Violence Prevention Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-hook-promise.md) - [Contemporary Military Fashion Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ukrainian-brand-rbtnk.md) - [AI Baby Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newborn-photography1.md)