New adventures

It took a bit longer than expected but finally, the great news arrived. I should start working with a new humanitarian organisation in October this year and join my new mission in Bangui, Central African Republic, a few weeks later.Although my passion for Photography is more present than ever,  I feel, after more than three years working with the United Nations in Darfur (Sudan), the desire to play a more important role in the humanitarian field. I want to believe that, by working with one of the best, oldest and most respected humanitarian organization, I will have a chance to contribute, even slightly, to improve the situation of a country, region, family or simply of one person. Although a good dose of cynicism and black humor is usually needed in that job, that's not always an easy task.My experience in Darfur taught me than things are rarely black or white, truly good or bad. Good intentions are sometimes the first step to serious mistakes. Observing people (including myself) making such mistakes made me think of how I could make sure my work globally had a positive influence on the life of the people I was supposed to assist. There is certainly no perfect solution. But some seem better to me than others and I believe that principles of independence, impartiality and neutrality can make a difference.And before daily radio checks, curfews and other restrictions become part of my life again, I'm just enjoying discovering a new continent, new cultures, ways of living and improving my Spanish. The calm before the storm, maybe.9 July 2012: Manu area, Peru. [Click on the picture to enlarge it].

Security Council

A lot of security, some  expressive protestors, a few hours under the sun and some nice talks. I spent two days with the UN Security Council during their visit to El-Fasher, North Darfur.07 October 2010: Darfurian protest against UN security council's visit to El-Fasher and the decision of the ICC to issue a arrest warrant against the Sudanese president Omar Al-Bashir. [Click on the picture to enlarge it]08 October 2010: US Ambassador to the UN, Ms. Susan Rice, meets with Darfurians in Abu-Shouk IDP camp, North Darfur. [Click on the picture to enlarge it]And a special thought to my dear Hungarian friend. I hope to see you safe and sound very very soon!