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Chokora - the singing thin
It’s pronounced “Cho ko rah” and in swahili means trash.
That’s the name given to the Nairobi street kids.
Kids who live in the trash, or to better say: survive.
From the immense Dandora dumpsite to Dagoretti slum and Amref HQ, we’ll tell you their stories and a tin one.
It’s a story of re-birth,childhood that can be finally lived,hope.
It’s the story of a piece of garbage which becomes music, play, new life.
Thank you for sharing this powerful portrait and story Valentina. I love the way you composed this photo — with the young child staring directly at me while the adults work in the background, implying the future that lies ahead for him. I thank you for not sensationalizing this issue and really appreciate the respect and empathy you have for this child. Very well done.
David Lee
Producer, Nat Geo Your Shot
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| Date Taken: | Feb 17, 2017 |
| Date Uploaded: | Aug 2, 2018 |
| Location: | Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya |
| Camera: | FUJIFILM X-T2 |
| Focal Length: | 24.3 mm |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/1000 sec |
| Aperture: | f/4 |
| ISO: | 320 |
| Copyright: | © valentina tamborra |
| Categories: | People, Portraits, Travel |
| Assignments: | Close Encounters |