12 Captivating Pics From The Global Photo Series Showing “Where Children Sleep”
English-born photographer, James Mollison, created the book “Where Children Sleep” with the intention of giving his readers a glimpse of the inequalities faced by children from different parts of the world, by showing the differences between their bedrooms.
The project aims to capture the vast differences between each child’s circumstances, from luxurious to destitute. There’s the little girl from Japan whose mom spends $1000 dollars on dresses monthly and then there’s another little girl from Nepali who has slept in a granary since she was three years old.
Published in 2010, the book covers living conditions in countries such as; the U.S.A., Mexico, Brazil, England, Italy, Israel, Kenya, Senegal, Lesotho, Nepal, China, as well as India and aims to create a sense of appreciation for those who are privileged to have better conditions and to be aware of the vastly different circumstances people have to live with.
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#1 Risa, 15, Kyoto, Japan
Image source: James Mollison
#2 Joey, 11, Kentucky, USA
Image source: James Mollison
#3 Tzvika, 9, Beitar Illit, The West Bank
Image source: James Mollison
#4 Dong, 9, Yunnan, China
Image source: James Mollison
#5 Rhiannon, 14, Darvel, Scotland
Image source: James Mollison
#6 Lamine, 12, Bounkiling Village, Senegal
Image source: James Mollison
#7 Alex, 9, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Image source: James Mollison
#8 Jasmine (Jazzy), 4, Kentucky, USA
Image source: James Mollison
#9 Ahkohxet, 8, Amazonia, Brazil
Image source: James Mollison
#10 Indira, 7, Kathmandu, Nepal
Image source: James Mollison
#11 Nantio, 15, Lisamis, Northern Kenya
Image source: James Mollison
#12 Bikram, 9, Melamchi, Nepal
Image source: James Mollison
Got wisdom to pour?
Shanilou Perera doesn’t know Brazil to say that all children sleep on an old sofa in the street, and she doesn’t even know America to say that all American children sleep in palaces!