Hoardings>> Neighbourhood violence • Venezuela
Fifty two unlikely models stare down at passersby from giant black-and-white posters in the Venezuelan capital Caracas. They are all mothers who have lost their children to the criminal violence that is plaguing the country.
A group of photographers took their portraits, which were printed as posters, mostly 1.80 by 2.40 metres. Then a couple of dozen volunteers stuck the images on walls with “eco-friendly glue,” a paste of flour, sugar and water.
The hoardings are part of Proyecto Esperanza (Project Hope) and seek to call attention to and move people to think about the other victims of violence.
We are a voice to you; you have been a support to us. Together we build journalism that is independent, credible and fearless. You can further help us by making a donation. This will mean a lot for our ability to bring you news, perspectives and analysis from the ground so that we can make change together.
.png)
Comments are moderated and will be published only after the site moderator’s approval. Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name. Selected comments may also be used in the ‘Letters’ section of the Down To Earth print edition.