Hundreds of thousands of civilians have fled the conflict in Syria for the relative safety of neighbouring host countries such as Jordan. They have taken the risk to leave everything they know behind for an uncertain future abroad. And although they might have escaped the civil war, when they cross the border refugees face a host of new challenges.
Many Syrians have now settled in urban areas rather than refugee camps such as Zaatari that is now infamous for the tremendous number of Syrians it shelters. And as the number of refugees seeking safety in Jordan increases and the resources to cope with the influx dwindles, many Syrian families decide to leave the refugee camps.
The refugee crisis in urban areas is far less visible, but no less serious, than in the refugee camps. Many refugees in urban areas are living in unheated or unfurnished apartments, garages or tents, which are often overcrowded. Many families are facing increased debt as they struggle to pay for soaring rent and rising costs of food, water and other basic essentials. And with no access to income, their problems will only multiply. People are already running out of money for rent and essentials. Families will be forced to desperate measures to get by; many are already obliged to beg for food. They are deeply ashamed to do this, but they have no choice.
David Brunetti is a London based photojournalist working worldwide, specialising in editorial, portraiture and in-depth documentary photography.
David’s personal projects are visual narratives, gathered over extended periods of time, which confront issues of human rights, migration, refugees, conflict and identity. With a particular interest in humanitarian issues affecting identity in (post) conflict situations, David aims to capture images that will influence, leave lasting impressions, move and inspire.
David’s photography has featured in a variety of publications including ROOF, The Guardian and Wall Street Journal. Recognition of his work has culminated in a number of photography awards, including Fujifilm Distinctions Awards, the International Photography Awards and Prix de la Photographie.
David currently dedicates much of his time to long-term photojournalism and reportage work and regularly photographs for documentary and exhibition projects, in addition to other assignments.
Contact David:
www.davidbrunetti.com
www.davidbrunetti.wordpress.com
@david_brunetti
Awards Prix de la Photographie 2012 – bronze medal medallist
Prix de la Photographie 2012 – bronze medal medallist
International Photography Awards 2011 – honourable mention
Foto8 Summershow 2011 – finalist
Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize 2010 – finalist
LiCC London International Creative Competition 2009 – shortlisted
International Photography Awards 2009 – honorable mention
Fujifilm Distinctions Awards 2009 – merit winner
HASSELBLAD Master 2008 – semifinalist
Fujifilm Distinction Award 2008 – overall winner
Contact
portfolio: www.davidbrunetti.com
blog: www.davidbrunetti.wordpress.com
twitter: @david_brunetti
