The strength of human spirit

My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited. Mukti Ashram, Northern Delhi.

India | Monday, December 10, 2012 | 5 photos

These photos show rescued child labourers, trafficked to Delhi. They worked long days for no pay, endured physical and mental abuse and rarely saw daylight.

This special place immediately adopts legal guardianship of the boys, begins the process of prosecuting the employers and starts to trace their families. It provides immediate medical help, food, clothing, basic education, safety, time to play again and most importantly love.

I look for photographs that convey what I see and how I feel about where I am and who I've met. I am continually struck by the warmth and humanity of people, even in the most desolate of circumstances.

I am interested in exploring the idea that there can be great beauty within terrible situations. I am interested in capturing the strength of human nature.

I am originally a fine artist. I then worked as a nursery teacher for 12 years before becoming a web designer, then went to ecommerce management, where I have spent the last 12 years corporately. I was recently made redundant. Now is my time to shine as a photographer - I hope to bring my unique people-skills and life experiences to the people of the Oman and to contribute to the resulting images