/ 2022 / Press / War

Evacuating the most vulnerable from Donetsk

  • Prize
    Silver in Press/General News, Gold in Press/War
  • Photographer
    Shou Yi Daniel Ceng, Hong Kong
  • Studio
    Zuma Press

As sounds of terror continue to echo with consecutive Russian bombardment and air strikes on Donetsk, the most vulnerable with long-term illnesses or disabilities have been stranded in the most horrendous times of Moscow’s brutal invasion of Ukraine.

Among them are 67-year-old cancer patient Galina living in Holubivka, and 85-year-old Alla residing in Niu-York Town with loss of sight and long-term diseases, as they have lost access to lifeline-medications and treatments since the war unfolded.

Volunteers rescue them from frontlines despite the arduous and life-threatening challenges.

Daniel Shou Yi Ceng, 22, is a photojournalist with a focus on conflicts, war and politics. He is currently based in Taipei, Taiwan for several international news agencies, including ZUMA Press.

Most recently, he took the initiative to enter Ukraine in early March 2022, photographing the consequences of the Russian invasion on the front lines in Donbas and other areas while bringing forth different perspectives of understanding the war.

His works had been published in many international media including The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, The Times, CNN, and so on.

Awards Nominated for Taiwan’s nationwide Vivian Wu
Excellent Journalism Awards 2022 - Photojournalism

Nominated for Taiwan’s Excellent Journalism Awards 2022 - Photojournalism (Single Shot)

Nominated for Taiwan’s Excellent Journalism Awards 2022 - Photojournalism (Series)

Gold - Press/War Category - French PX3 International Photo Awards - August 2022

Gold - Press/War Category - French PX3 International Photo Awards - August 2022

Gold - Press/General News Category - French PX3 International Photo Awards - August 2022

Silver - Press/War Category - French PX3 International Photo Awards - August 2022

Silver - Press/General News Category - French PX3 International Photo Awards - Aug 2022

Bronze - Press/ General News Category - French PX3 International Photo Awards - Aug 2022

One of Top 10 Photos in the Editorial Category - Budapest International Foto Awards 2021 

Silver - Editorial / General News Category - Budapest International Foto Awards 2021

Bronze - Editorial / General News Category - Budapest International Foto Awards 2021

Honourable Mention - Editorial / General News Category / Tokyo International Foto Awards 2021

2nd Place - Series Category - Taiwan Press Photo Contest 2021

Single Image Winner - The Emerging Photography Awards, New York 2021

Silver Prize - Series Photos - Editorial / Political Category - The Tokyo International Foto Awards 2020 

Silver Prize - Series Photos - Editorial / General News Category - The Tokyo International Foto Awards 2020

Silver Prize - Series Photos - Editorial / Conflict Category - The Tokyo International Foto Awards