Poverty

Intimate shots of life in ’80s Massachusetts
Photography

Intimate shots of life in ’80s Massachusetts

A family affair — Photographer Judith Black spent years capturing her experience as a single parent, celebrating everyday moments that otherwise go unnoticed.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Capturing shared humanity across cultural divides
Photography

Capturing shared humanity across cultural divides

A lifetime of photography — Whether he’s photographing miners in Bolivia or a village disco in Poland, Witold Krassowski is ultimately drawn to the things that unite us.

Written by: Eva Clifford

The world’s in crisis – it’s time to act
Activism

The world’s in crisis – it’s time to act

This is The Fightback — The Fightback is a new Huck series platforming the activists making a vital difference in their local communities – and we want to hear from you.

Written by: Ben Smoke

Documenting life on the fringes in Thatcher’s Britain
Photography

Documenting life on the fringes in Thatcher’s Britain

The enemies within — In the ’80s, photographer Richard Davis moved to Hulme – a neglected corner of Manchester – where he quickly fell in with a community of artists, punks and travellers.

Written by: Miss Rosen

São Paulo mayor receives backlash for offering ‘kibble’ to the malnourished
Activism

São Paulo mayor receives backlash for offering ‘kibble’ to the malnourished

Introducing ‘Allimento’ — Allimento is a new dry food supplement that is set to be offered to the state’s low-income communities, in a bid to tackle ‘food waste and poor nutrition.’

Written by: Biju Belinky

The Travel Diary: Walking the streets in one of America's most dangerous cities
Photography

The Travel Diary: Walking the streets in one of America's most dangerous cities

What you see along the way — The city of Gary, Indiana is an abandoned, desolate place, one of the most dangerous in the United States. Amongst the decay and the danger photographer Matthew Smith documents a city in crisis.

Written by: Matthew Smith

What life on a Native American reservation really looks like
Culture

What life on a Native American reservation really looks like

Arbitrary divisions — For the residents of Pine Ridge, South Dakota, existence is caged by invisible borders.

Written by: Matthew Williams

Don’t be a dick: an expert’s guide to volunteering abroad
Activism

Don’t be a dick: an expert’s guide to volunteering abroad

Don't be a white saviour. Don't. — It’s easy to alienate people as a rich white person in a foreign land. If you’re thinking about volunteering abroad or working for an NGO, here are five things to think about to ensure your contribution is positive.

Written by: Alex King

American Realities: Portraits of life below the poverty line
Photography

American Realities: Portraits of life below the poverty line

Unseen America — In 2011, photographer Joakim Eskildsen captured Americans living below the poverty line in five states. His images reveal the harsh and shocking realities of the country’s poorest citizens, but most of all, the illusion of the so-called American dream.

Written by: Tenelle Ottley-Matthew // Jack Richardson

Running culture is transforming lives in Kenya and beyond
Activism

Running culture is transforming lives in Kenya and beyond

Pacing up that hill — Kenya is famed for its world-class runners. In his new documentary, Spencer MacDonald introduces us to some of those leading the way in their sport, and using their prowess to support their communities at home.

Written by: Christopher Sanders

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