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Case studies

Fabián Trochez, member of the Network of Native Seed Protectors from Cauca, holds a corn cob at the House of Seeds in Caldono, Cauca department, Colombia, on May 11, 2026.
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July 1990 - Leopold Bachmann Foundation

Rebranding from the Ground Up

The Leopold Bachmann Foundation turned 30 and rebuilt its brand from scratch. For the imagery, it chose authenticity and ethical storytelling – four local photographers, working in four of the projects it funds.

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A man and his wife work at a local water distribution site under the Water for Life Project, where 20-liter cans are sold for 25 Fbu. The scene represents operators who receive a 40% commission on their weekly turnover, while the remaining 60% is allocated for infrastructure maintenance.
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July 2021 - Norwegian Church Aid (NCA)

The struggle for water

Water is becoming increasingly scarce in many places. Discover how people in Burundi are creatively combating this shortage.

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A woman was born in the village of Dobropillya, Donetsk region. She trained as a nurse and moved to the city of Novomoskovsk. All her life, she worked as a nurse in a boarding house.
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July 2024 - Disasters Emergency Committee

Stories of the invisible

Visual material and case studies from the Ukraine with encouraging stories that inspire and give hope.

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