NILIMA’S CHALLENGE
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PrizeGold in Press/Feature Story
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PhotographerMauro De Bettio, Spain
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Date of Photograph23/02/2020
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StudioMauro De Bettio
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After that terrible night when her husband attacked her with acid, despite the pain and psychological distress caused by anxiety about her appearance, Nilima was able to overcome this fear and move on with her life. She remained strong and found the courage to reclaim her life. After long years of treatment, she made the decision to become a nurse to take care of new patients who, like her, are victims of acid attacks. Today Nilima can stand proudly. Her strength and resilience is a source of inspiration for all the victims of all forms of violence.
Mauro De Bettio is an internationally recognized photographer and storyteller capturing the heart of remote and complex worlds. His work documents acid attack survivors in Bangladesh, Manila’s prisons, life in Afghanistan, the dreams of African slum ballerinas, and Asia’s largest sex worker communities. In 2021, he founded the Malaika Foundation to support food, healthcare, and opportunities for brighter futures, giving voice to the voiceless.
Awards 2025 - Overall Winner Our Nature Photo Awards
2025 - Photographer Of The Year 1839 Awards - Storytelling category
2025 - 1st Prize Winner Istanbul Photo Awards - Single Portrait
2025 - Winner Travel Photographer of the Year: The People’s Choice Award
2024 - Winner Prix de la Photographie Paris
2024 - Winner World Water Day Photo Contest
2023 - Winner Prix de la Photographie Paris
2022 - Overall Winner American Photography Open
2022 - Overall Winner FIIPA
2021 - ND Photographer of the Year
2021 - Winner URBAN Photo Award
2020 - Winner Portrait of Humanity
2020 - Overall Winner AAP
2018 - Winner Malta International Photo Award
2018 - Winner National Geographic Italy
2018 - Winner American Photography Open
2018 - Winner LENSCULTURE Portrait Awards