Life without lights – Peter DiCampo

“Year-round in Ghana, the sun sets at 6pm and rises at 6am – thus, the residents of communities lacking electricity live half of their lives in the dark. Over ten years ago, the government of Ghana began a massive campaign to provide the country’s rural north with electricity, but the project ceased almost immediately after it began. The work sluggishly resumes during election years, as candidates attempt to garner popularity and votes. But at present, an estimated 73% of villages remain without electricity in the neglected north – an area comprising 40% of the country.”

I just got back from the Foundry Photojournalism Workshop in Istanbul. One of the best things about the week was seeing work by the huge faculty of talented tutors and their assistants. And hands down one of my favourite discoveries was this beautiful multimedia piece by up-and-coming photographer Peter DiCampo. Check it out:

CIARA LEEMING