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Picturing the Power of Vaccines

Experience the remarkable impact of vaccines through the lens of ten professional photographers. Spanning from Bolivia to Kenya to Mongolia, their captivating images showcase the essence of “Generation Immunity”.

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Since its inception in 2000, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance has helped to immunise an entire generation – more than one billion children. Vaccines have helped people enjoy a healthy childhood and empowered individuals to pursue their dreams.

As we approach the Global Vaccine Impact Conference in Madrid from 13–15 June 2023, Gavi has collaborated with ten professional photographers to document this "Generation Immunity".

Their inspiring images vividly portray the resilience and determination of people across the world and how they have been affected by the life-saving power of vaccines.

The images, which will be exhibited in Madrid and Geneva, are a poignant reminder of the fundamental right to health and the imperative to build a prosperous future for generations to come.

Which image resonates with you the most, and what does it symbolise? Join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #GenerationImmunity.

 

Shahwali, 53, with his daughters, Zahra and Zainab Kabul, Afghanistan Photographer: Oriane Zerah
"Vaccines prevent us from getting sick. They are free, and that is good because we are very poor."

Shahwali, 53, with his daughters, Zahra and Zainab
Kabul, Afghanistan

Photographer: Oriane Zerah
 
Shekh, 25, with his wife and their 2-year-old daughter Dhaka, Bangladesh Photographer: Ashraful Arefin
“Thanks to COVID-19 vaccines, I can work again. My goal is to start a taxi service to secure my daughter's education and future.”

Shekh, 25, with his wife and their 2-year-old daughter
Dhaka, Bangladesh

Photographer: Ashraful Arefin
Beatriz, 28, fisher and shepherd Santiago de Okola, Bolivia Photographer: Sara Aliaga Ticona
“I hope for my children to have good opportunities in life, that they study hard, and that they will always be healthy.”

Beatriz, 28, fisher and shepherd
Santiago de Okola, Bolivia

Photographer: Sara Aliaga Ticona
 
Bauma, 24, a laboratory technician who is passionate about medicine Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo Photographer: Wise Kubuya Bebukya
“I have seen firsthand the devastation that preventable diseases can cause. That is why I am committed to promoting vaccination and making a difference in my community.”

Bauma, 24, a laboratory technician who is passionate about medicine
Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Photographer: Wise Kubuya Bebukya
Houda, a baker, and her best friend, Maud, a financial advisor, both 23 Accra, Ghana Photographer: Michael Aboya
"We got vaccinated not only to protect ourselves, but also the people we interact with through our work."

Houda, a baker, and her best friend, Maud, a financial advisor, both 23
Accra, Ghana

Photographer: Michael Aboya
 
Viola, 30, a cybercafé owner Kibera, Kenya Photographer: Kelvin Juma
"I hope to see my children grow healthy because there is hope and a future for them. I would also want to see my business grow."

Viola, 30, a cybercafé owner
Kibera, Kenya

Photographer: Kelvin Juma
Zagdbazar, speaking about his daughter, Enkhgerel, 16, a high school student who wants to become a doctor Erdene, Mongolia Photographer: Khasar Sandag
“Vaccines protect our children’s health and are a true testament to how far we humans have come.”

Zagdbazar, speaking about his daughter, Enkhgerel, 16, a high school student who wants to become a doctor
Erdene, Mongolia

Photographer: Khasar Sandag
 
Alamgir, father to 2-year-old Fazain Peshawar, Pakistan Photographer: Asad Zaidi
“My son recently got vaccinated against measles and polio. I am happy that he is safe now.”

Alamgir, father to 2-year-old Fazain
Peshawar, Pakistan

Photographer: Asad Zaidi
Honoré, 20, a dancer and choreographer Kigali, Rwanda Photographer: Isaac Nkinzingabo Rudakubana
“Dancers use a lot of physical and mental energy, so you must be in good health. Being healthy removes limitations of what I can do and where I can reach.”

Honoré, 20, a dancer and choreographer
Kigali, Rwanda

Photographer: Isaac Nkinzingabo Rudakubana
Nakate, 16, who wants to become a TV presenter Kampala, Uganda Photographer: Esther Ruth Mbabazi
“I got vaccinated against HPV when I was 10. There are so many rumours around the vaccine. Certification that the vaccines are genuine, and not fake, would help people to trust it.”

Nakate, 16, who wants to become a TV presenter
Kampala, Uganda

Photographer: Esther Ruth Mbabazi
 

 

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