Elena Dorman's portrait collection 'Syria's Lost Generation' takes a striking look at the inhabitants of the war-torn country forced to live in refugee camps. Each photograph comes along with a short description of the subject and their current predicament. The series required Dorman to spend six months amidst the agonizing circumstances of the camps, specifically reporting on the conditions of teens that were displaced to Lebanon and Iragi Kurdistan.
These teens have dismal chances of ever returning to Syria, leaving them to navigate the particularly taxing of trials of adolescence while also being culturally and physically uprooted from their homes and living in disparaging economic and social conditions.
Dorman explains the project as a way to "help people outside of the region connect with the Syrian refugee crisis."
What's Driving This Trend
- Humanitarian Photography
- Companies can invest in photographic projects that document and raise awareness on humanitarian issues around the world.
- Refugee Empowerment
- Businesses can sponsor programs that empower refugees with education and skills training to rebuild their lives and contribute to their host countries' economies.
- Cultural Preservation
- Organizations can support initiatives that preserve cultural identities and traditions of refugee communities, including their art, music, and language.
Who This Affects Most
- Photojournalism
- Investing in photobooks and exhibitions showcasing powerful images of humanitarian challenges can create new opportunities in art and journalism industries.
- Humanitarian Aid
- Providing emergency and long-term support to refugees can generate innovative solutions in the aid industry, including technology, logistics, and communication.
- Education and Training
- Developing educational and vocational programs for refugees can foster disruptive innovations in the education and workforce development industries.
