Dhaka, Bangladesh – THE POOR and THE RICH – The left side of this picture is Karial slum, one of the urban slums in Dhaka and the right side is rich villages. Photo Credit: UN Photo/Kibae Park – i tell a story.com
Rapid urbanization in developing countries means governments and businesses cannot produce enough jobs to meet the demand of these fast-growing populations. As a result, unemployment rates rise, creating urban slums that are now populated by approximately one billion people in the world.
Although fewer people live in extreme poverty now, others still struggle to meet basic needs. Living on less than $3.20 per day reflects poverty lines in lower-middle income countries. Competition for survival is fierce and it’s hard to make a daily living.
Poverty is a cycle that is passed down to younger generations. It’s not easy for them to break this seemingly never-ending cycle without educational opportunities.
(Photographs by Kibae Park – I tell a story.com)
Manila, Philippines: Panoramic view of San Isidro Slum – San Isidro, situated on the outskirts of Metro Manila in the Philippines with a population of around 31,000 Photo Credit: UN Photo/Kibae Park – i tell a story.com Cebu, Philippines – The view of urban slum and contaminated water in Metro Cebu city Photo Credit: UN Photo/Kibae Park – i tell a story.com
Hanoi, Vietnam – Urban slum in Hanoi Photo Credit: UN Photo/Kibae Park – i tell a story.comDhaka, Bangladesh – An urban slum in Dhaka Photo Credit: UN Photo/Kibae Park – i tell a story.com
Dhaka, Bangladesh – Dwellers in Karial slum, one of the urban slums in Dhaka Photo Credit: UN Photo/Kibae Park – i tell a story.com
Dhaka, Bangladesh – A family cooking in Kallayanpur slum,one of the urban slums in Dhaka Photo Credit: UN Photo/Kibae Park – i tell a story.com
Dhaka, Bangladesh – Children in Kallayanpur slum, one of the urban slums in Dhaka Photo Credit: UN Photo/Kibae Park – i tell a story.comDhaka, Bangladesh – Children in Nobouday housing slum close by Old Dhaka Photo Credit: UN Photo/Kibae Park – i tell a story.com
Manila, Philippines: Abandoned baby toy in a village of San Isidro – San Isidro, situated on the outskirts of Metro Manila in the Philippines Photo Credit: Kibae Park for Good Neighbours International – i tell a story.comDailek, Nepal – A dweller inside slum cooks roti with firewood collected in the mountain of Deilekh District Photo Credit: CECI/Kibae Park – i tell a story.comDailek, Nepal – A dweller inside slum cooks meal with firewood collected in the mountain of Deilekh District Photo Credit: CECI/Kibae Park – i tell a story.comPhnom Penh, Cambodia – A family takes meal at their home in Stung Meanchey slums where 2000 people live on garbage dump, and earn their money by selling recyclable garbage Photo Credit: UN Photo/Kibae Park – i tell a story.comBac Ha, Vietnam – A teenager wearing torn rubber boots in a local market Photo Credit: UN Photo/Kibae Park – i tell a story.comPhnom Penh, Cambodia – Children working in Stung Meanchey slums where 2000 people live on garbage dump, and earn their money by selling recyclable garbage Photo Credit: UN Photo/Kibae Park – i tell a story.comDhaka, Bangladesh – Construction workers Photo Credit: UN Photo/Kibae Park – i tell a story.com
Delhi, India- Workers at a sewing factory in Delhi; 40% work in services, 38% in agriculture and 22% in industry worldwide. Photo Credit: UN Photo/Kibae Park – i tell a story.comDelhi, India – A worker ships grains on a truck at the Chandni Chowk grain market in Delhi Photo Credit: UN Photo/Kibae Park – i tell a story.com Kolkata, India- A rickshaw puller, He earns $3-$5 daily when he is lucky. He is a homeless and send money to his family in rural area.He refused to release his name. Photo Credit: UN Photo/Kibae Park – i tell a story.comDhaka, Bangladesh – Children working in Aminbazar dump site in Dhaka Photo Credit: UN Photo/Kibae Park – i tell a story.comDhaka, Bangladesh – Teenager Construction workers Photo Credit: UN Photo/Kibae Park – i tell a story.comKolkata, India – Employees in a bakery Photo Credit: UN Photo/Kibae Park – i tell a story.comDhaka, Bangladesh – A shelter for rickshaw pullers and a period of time during hot midday in which they relax Photo Credit: UN Photo/Kibae Park – i tell a story.com
Please let me repeat “Poverty is a cycle that is passed down to younger generations. It’s not easy for them to break this seemingly never-ending cycle without educational opportunities.“
Phnom Penh, Cambodia – A child in Stung Meanchey slums where 2000 people live on garbage dump, and earn their money by selling recyclable garbage Photo Credit: UN Photo/Kibae Park – i tell a story.comChipata, Zambia: Children in a slum of Chipata Photo Credit: Kibae Park – i tell a story.comMaiwa, Malawi: A child with her mom wait for medical serviceat a free clinic by medical volunteers. Photo Credit: Kibae Park – i tell a story.comManila, Philippines: Children play basketball in a villages of San Isidro. San Isidro, situated on the outskirts of Metro Manila in the Philippines Photo Credit: Kibae Park for Good Neighbours International – i tell a story.com
I hope they can build a happier life in the near future !!!
Kolkata, India – A rickshaw puller at a local market Photo Credit: UN Photo/Kibae Park – i tell a story.com
Professional documentary storyteller through photography, film, and sound.
Documenting global issues, conflict, displacement, and human resilience across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa in collaboration with the United Nations, UNHCR, international NGOs, and news agencies.
Exploring human stories through images, soundscapes, and documentary filmmaking.
Studied photography at Sheridan College and Ryerson Polytechnic University in Canada.
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I have read very well and want to give you a big hand for your works. Poverty will never end as long as our greed existed. ^^
Hope keep up the good work!! Take good care of yourself everyday every minutes~