Dancing on the edge

• Prize
  Bronze in Press/People/Personality
• Photographer
  Philipp Schmieja , Germany
• Date of Photograph
  March 2026

Port-au-Prince ranks among the most dangerous places for journalists. Sean Roubens Jean Sacra (aka Serge) developed the capability to still practice his profession. He got kidnapped twice by gangs and became strong already in childhood, as he was raised in an orphanage, witnessed attrocities done to other orphans. Whenever he now interviews victims, he has flashbacks. "It hurts me, but at the same time it brings some strength to me." Sean is a trained dancer and studied political science. He has conducted research for major television outlets around the world and worked on several books.