Awra Amba
Story of a unique Ethiopian community. We're their ambassadors; this is their story.
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Je suis la rue
Opening of a community photography center in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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Tissia: Weaving Freedom
Alongside a resilient women's cooperative in Burkina Faso
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Ayzoh! is a nonprofit organization of documentary photographers, writers, designers, and researchers dedicated to telling the stories of marginalized communities worldwide. Since 2008, we have worked alongside Indigenous peoples, nomadic cultures, and underserved groups, using imagery, storytelling, and publishing to support their projects and advocate for justice, dignity, and freedom. More than observers, we collaborate directly with the people whose voices must be heard, ensuring they remain at the heart of their own narratives / about us

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Press Release #3 – Introducing Ayzoh! Magazine

At Ayzoh!, we’ve never waited for someone to give us space. We build it ourselves. On our own terms. With our own tools. That’s why we created Ayzoh! Magazine — a space that’s ours. A space where no algorithm decides what deserves attention. Where no corporate filter shapes how stories…
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  • Ayzoh! Staff·
  • April 12, 2025 3:46 pm·
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Press Release #2 – Ayzoh! Shop Is Now Live

We’re proud to open the doors to the Ayzoh! Art Shop — a space where beauty meets purpose, and every object tells a story rooted in real places, real people, and real change. For now, you’ll find a small selection of fine art prints. But this is just the beginning.…
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  • Ayzoh! Staff·
  • April 12, 2025 11:36 am·
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Press Release #1 – Welcome to the New Ayzoh.org

The new ayzoh.org is live — not just a website, but a declaration of intent. It’s a space built from the ground up by our Media Lab. Not outsourced, not templated. Designed, photographed, written, and coded by the same people who walk barefoot through the dust, who sit for hours…
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  • April 11, 2025 2:58 pm·
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Publications

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Je Suis la Rue
Discover the vibrant streets of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, through the eyes of talented youth who transform urban spaces into creative playgrounds. Ayzoh! established the Centre Photographique de Ouagadougou (CPO), an inclusive photography center empowering...
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Visit Awra Amba
Awra Amba, a visionary community in Ethiopia, challenges conventional norms by promoting equality, peace, and sustainability. As global ambassadors, Ayzoh! shares their inspiring story through an illuminating photographic book and dedicated website, highlighting...
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Camp Erech – The Book in the Treasure Chest
Journey to Camp Erech near Mauritania’s Toungad oasis through the vivid photographs of Giulia Zhang and Claudio Maria Lerario. This special collection immerses you in the daily life of Yahya, his family, and their tight-knit desert community. It’s part...
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Tissia: Weaving Freedom
Founded by Alice and Veronique Ouedraogo, Tissia empowers disadvantaged women in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, through microcredit, literacy, and social programs. Supported by Ayzoh!, Tissia expanded in 2019 with a thriving textile workshop, weaving freedom...
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Somos / Comunidad Ancestral Viviente
"Somos" is Ayzoh!’s global multimedia initiative that connects indigenous communities across four continents with supporters worldwide. This ambitious project bridges cultures, fostering solidarity, understanding, and mutual empowerment through storytelling,...
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Isegran
An intimate homage to the maritime community of Isegran, Norway, this book celebrates the profound connection between humans and the sea. Explore themes of love, tradition, craftsmanship, and passion, reflecting on the sea’s timeless ability to unite...
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The Coming Together
"The Coming Together" is a poetic exploration of love and freedom, inspired by philosopher Erich Fromm’s profound insights. Claudio Maria Lerario’s evocative photography captures Movimento Centrale’s performances, beautifully conveying humanity’s timeless...
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Travel with Afar
Dedicated to Afar Textiles, Ayzoh!’s longstanding partner, this book chronicles over a century of Italian craftsmanship, innovation, and ethical commitment now thriving in Addis Ababa. Explore the remarkable story behind Afar’s legacy of excellence and...
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Avere Ubuntu
"I am because we are." Guided by the Ubuntu philosophy, Ayzoh! partnered with former street children in Hawassa, Ethiopia, to create pinhole cameras and document their lives. This book supports their ongoing journey toward education and independence,...
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Penzi - Behind the scenes
"Behind the Scenes" highlights the extraordinary passion, meticulous effort, and exceptional quality behind Penzi Weddings, one of Ayzoh!’s most committed sponsors in Mexico. Discover the dedicated team whose artistry brings luxury events to life while...
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Daimon - All'improvviso
"Daimon" emerged spontaneously during Ayzoh!’s exhibition at Milan Design Week, from an unexpected encounter between photographers Giulia Zhang and Claudio Maria Lerario and dancers Claudio Gasparotto and Silvia Ferraris. This striking collaboration captures...
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La Fotografia e i Territori dell'Altro
Drawing on Ayzoh!’s extensive field experience, this practical handbook provides thoughtful reflections and ethical guidelines for responsibly using photography in African contexts. Specifically crafted for the Vadoinafrica community of over 15,000 members,...
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Terra / Cooperazione Contadina
Small-scale farming is humanity’s timeless connection to Earth, sustaining communities across borders and generations. Ayzoh!’s "Terra" project supports farmers challenging industrial agriculture, advocating for sustainable methods that honor tradition...
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Dialogo Silenzioso: the Book
Dance meets Ethiopia’s ancestral rhythms in "Dialogo Silenzioso," a compelling visual narrative commissioned by the Ethiopian Embassy in Italy. Ayzoh! created this book and traveling multimedia exhibition, celebrating dance as a universal language and...
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Artisti in Piazza
Each June, Pennabilli, Italy, transforms into Europe’s capital of performing arts during "Artisti in Piazza." Ayzoh! captures this vibrant festival visually, documenting international artists and engaging thousands of spectators who become integral to...
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That Shadow Behind Us
Created for Harrisho ("sun" in Amharic), this impactful book documents Ayzoh!’s collaboration with a prison rehabilitation project in Hawassa, Ethiopia. It highlights the establishment of a social enterprise within the prison, offering inmates meaningful...
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I Corpi Barricati
Inspired by Emmanuel Edson’s theater piece, this book showcases Ayzoh!’s involvement in performance art as resistance. It questions societal pressures to categorize identity, emphasizing theater’s profound ability to challenge perceptions and affirm human...
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We Are Nebua
"We Are Nebua" captures the essence of Afrobloomy (formerly Nebua World), a dynamic community founded by Aida Aicha Bodian in Paris. Ayzoh!’s publication amplifies diverse voices, promoting entrepreneurial, social, and cultural opportunities for Afro-descendant...
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Waga Studio Project
"Waga Studio" documents Ayzoh!’s successful photography and art initiative in Gounghin, Ouagadougou. Demonstrating how creative expression fosters innovation and social change in marginalized communities, this publication highlights the transformative...

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