TITLE: In the classroom

In the remote villages of Nepal’s Solukhumbu District, daily life can be a struggle. Acquiring an education remains a dream for many. But in some communities, thanks to investment in education—by local communities, parents and teachers, and by locally based NGOs—children are learning and building for a better tomorrow. When I traveled in Solukhumbu, I found children eager to learn, despite rudimentary conditions. Teachers were eager to apply new techniques and willing to tutor students on their own time. Above all, the students’ bright faces and enthusiasm showed they are ready for a new bright future.

AUTHOR: Tom Fakler (Portugal)

I am a humanitarian photographer based in Porto, Portugal, and with a lifelong love of travel and adventure. Connecting with people—by appointment or by chance—enriches my travels and brings a unique perspective to my work. I have volunteered in Cambodia and Nepal with NGOs focusing on educating youth.

Group Exhibition “Street” the Glasgow gallery of photography juried show Glasgow Scotland 2019
Sole Exhibition “I want to go to school!” theLab Porto Portugal 2019
Photo presentation “Last days of the Bolhao market” Porto Photo Fest 2017