Matilde SimasWith sensitivity and compassion, Matilde Simas has spent years documenting the impact of various forms of human trafficking and forced labor, sharing the stories of survivors who are slowly rebuilding their lives. Simas spent time getting to know the girls, following their progress at a longterm shelter for trafficking survivors, run by Voice of the Free, a local NGO. “My aim is to empower survivors; to tap into the power of photography to help survivors in recovery.” Matilde Simas"My aim is to empower survivors; to tap into the therapeutic power of photography to help survivors in recovery," Simas explains. A former child domestic worker is overcome with emotion after sharing details of her abuse at the hands of her employer. Matilde Simas"Although I make it a point never to ask survivors about their trafficking experiences, my work focuses on recovery and reintegration, and many survivors share their stories with me," says Simas.

Source: Forbes March 08, 2021 02:48 UTC