Izla Photography

Name: Izla Photography
Address: Lusaka, ZM
Telephone: +46735720918

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Based in Stockholm I travel around the globe to work as a project manager and to shoot photographs for International NGO’s and individuals. My love to explore the world motivated me to visit and serve in Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Ghana, Mali, Togo, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Zambia, Malawi, Bangladesh, Mozambique, Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Swaziland, Tur

key, Egypt, Iraq, India, Vietnam, Laos, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Thailand, Australia, Mexico, Italy, Costa Rica, Jamaica, and USA.

28/05/2025

Three Generations. One Shared Journey.
Blanche is 18. Her mother Pierrette is 42. Her grandmother Angel is 80. Three generations of wisdom, pain, taboos, and breakthroughs—brought together in one powerful dialogue about something so natural, yet still shrouded in shame: menstruation.

Angel, the elder, grew up in a time when girls were forbidden from cooking for their fathers during their period — spiritual beliefs said they would “break” the powers of protective amulets. Pierrette, her daughter, recalls the discomfort and isolation she felt with homemade fabric pads that often left her skin raw. And Blanche? She’s learning and advocating about menstrual health and rights through youth clubs. She speaks openly, confidently, and wants things to be different.

This isn’t just a story about blood. It’s about breaking silence. About mothers passing down not just tradition, but strength. About girls like Blanche who now know they deserve dignity — not stigma.

Today, on Menstrual Health Day, we honour stories like theirs — and the fight to end menstrual poverty. Because no girl should skip school, feel shame, or suffer in silence because of her period.

From whispered warnings in the fields to bold conversations in the courtyard — change is happening. One generation at a time.

21/05/2025

14,000 babies.
That’s how many could die within days in Gaza. Let that sink in.

Innocent babies.
Imagine their mothers — holding starving infants with nothing to offer but grief.

Aid trucks are blocked.
Food and medicine are used as weapons.
And the world watches.

This is not a natural disaster.
This is not collateral damage.
This is systematic. This is preventable. This is genocide.

These babies are not from Gaza — but they remind us of who we are failing. A baby is a baby — no matter where they are born. Their lives matter.

Silence is complicity.
Raise your voice.

13/05/2025

Before the sun rises, Najah is already walking.
Barefoot, with empty jerrycans in hand, she crosses the dry earth to fetch water for her family. She’s only 11.

Najah lives in a displacement camp in Somalia. Her days are shaped by drought, hunger, and hard work. But her spirit reaches far beyond survival.

“When I walk or do chores, I feel dizzy and weak. We don’t have enough food. I never got the chance to go to school—but I want to learn. I want to read. I want to write. My dream is to become a doctor. I want to help my family, my community—and myself.”

In the middle of crisis, Najah still dreams—with quiet determination and fierce hope.

Because when a girl is given a chance to learn, she doesn’t just change her own future.
She can break the cycle of poverty for generations.

11/05/2025

Motherhood in its purest form.
Strength wrapped in softness. Tired arms that still hold tight. A weary body that still smiles wide.

This beautiful mother in West Pokot, Kenya carries more than her child, she carries generations of resilience, tenderness, and grace.

Today, we celebrate all mothers:
The ones who carry, comfort, nourish, and nurture - often with little recognition, but with endless heart 🩷

Happy International Mother’s Day.

21/04/2025

Off to unknown lands, led by a quiet longing for stillness, adventure, and quality time.

Craving the calm of wide open spaces, the silence of the desert, and the simple joy of just being, like these boys in the oasis of Toungad, Mauritania, watching the world without a rush.

This photo reminds me:
we don’t always need to chase the horizon. Sometimes, the view is best when we simply lie back and breathe it in.

I’ll carry that with me on the journey ahead.
Can you guess where I’m going?

I’ll be sharing pieces of it in stories - come along, if your soul’s craving a little adventurous silence too 🤗

17/04/2025

A cup of tea?
Even in a world weighed down by war, pain, and injustice, moments like these remind us that joy still blooms in simple things. A shared laugh. A warm drink. A quiet pause.

Let’s not forget to hope. Let’s not forget to live.

Take a breath. Pour the tea. And remember— light always finds a way.

10/04/2025

With grace and quiet strength, Khadiza walks through life—beautiful, innocent, and brave.
But behind her smile is a story of challenges many girls face in silence.

When she got her first period, Khadiza was terrified. She thought she’d been bitten by an insect.
She was 12. Just a child—now burdened by fear, shame, and myths.
Told to isolate.
Warned of evil spirits.
Banned from eating certain foods.
Forbidden from talking about her body.
 She hid her stained cloths behind the toilet and her pain behind a smile.
Until one day, everything changed. A menstrual health session gave her truth. Gave her voice. Gave her power.

Today, Khadiza is a peer leader, teaching over 60 girls in her community. She breaks taboos, one conversation at a time. What once brought silence now sparks dialogue. Girls listen. Families talk. Myths fade.

“My younger sisters will go through this too,” she says. “They deserve to understand their bodies - without fear.”

07/04/2025

Under the rainbow, change is blooming!
In a village in Ethiopia, I witnessed a quiet shift — a father tenderly caring for his child while the mother milks the goat nearby. It’s a simple scene, but one that speaks volumes.

When you see gender roles slowly evolving, when care and contribution are shared — it gives hope.

The sky put on its best colors for this moment, as if nature itself wanted to celebrate.

01/04/2025

In the midst of a sandstorm in the Mauritanian desert, I met her. The wind howled, the air thick with dust, yet her presence was striking—graceful, unwavering, and captivating. Wrapped in emerald fabric that danced with the storm, she stood as if untouched by the chaos around her.

Some faces you never forget. Some moments stay with you forever. This was one of them.

28/03/2025

Under the burning sun of Bhola Island, Bangladesh, these fishermen work tirelessly, braving the sweltering humidity to bring food to their families and countless others. Their hands, rough from the nets, their backs, bent from the labor, tell a story of resilience, sacrifice, and dedication.

I was drenched in sweat just capturing these moments—imagine what it takes to live them every single day. There’s something humbling about witnessing such determination, a reminder of the unseen efforts behind the meals we so often take for granted.

26/03/2025

Every scar tells a story. Every mark is a memory. In the heart of the Karamojong people, these scars are more than skin deep—they are symbols of strength, identity, and resilience. They whisper tales of courage, tradition, and the unbreakable spirit of a people who stand tall through time 🖤

22/03/2025

Can you imagine walking 8-9 hours every day just to fetch water? For countless girls and women around the world, that’s their harsh reality.

On this , let’s honor the incredible strength, resilience, and determination of women and girls everywhere. Let’s keep pushing for a world where clean, accessible water is within reach for all. Because together, we can make a difference! 💙

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