We Are young by Mustafa Saeed

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We Are young

Copyright Mustafa Saeed 2024

Updated May 2023

Location Kigali, Rwanda

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Summary

My photographic project delves into the everyday lives, lifestyles, and evolving self-identities of this younger Rwandan generation. By capturing their unique perspectives and experiences, I aim to shed light on the resilience and creativity of these young people, as they forge a new path in a society still healing from the scars of its tragic history.

In Kigali, Rwanda, the legacy of the Rwandan genocide casts a long shadow over the lives of its young residents, many of whom are 25 years old or younger. How do these individuals navigate self-expression and identity, while acknowledging a past they scarcely remember but must continue to carry forward? My photographic project delves into the everyday lives, lifestyles, and evolving self-identities of this younger Rwandan generation. By capturing their unique perspectives and experiences, I aim to shed light on the resilience and creativity of these young people, as they forge a new path in a society still healing from the scars of its tragic history.

This project was made while partaking Foundry Photojournalism Workshop.

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