Introducing Ayzoh! Magazine

Start the fire. Tell the story.

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 are told. Where the dignity of every person and community we work with is fiercely protected — always.

Two Versions. One Vision.

Ayzoh! Magazine comes in two forms: An online version, free to explore on ayzoh.org, updated in real time with new voices, projects, and stories from the field.A printable quarterly edition, beautifully curated and sent digitally to all our newsletter subscribers — for free. It’s not designed for skimming. It’s made for pausing. Reading. Reflecting.

What You’ll Find Inside

Stories from the frontlines: Indigenous land defenders in Guatemala, Afro-Mexican youth reclaiming identity, weavers in Ethiopia threading the past into the future, and much more.

  • Opportunities to travel with Ayzoh! — side by side with award-winning photographers, researchers, and storytellers.
  • Updates for collectors: new releases, behind-the-scenes processes, and limited editions with a soul.
  • Transparent reporting for our supporters — because trust isn’t asked for, it’s earned.

Why We Made This

Because attention spans may be shrinking, but our standards are not. Because we refuse to surrender to a world of reels, swipes, and noise. Because we believe in depth, not clickbait. In stories, not distractions. In truth that takes time. We walk in the footsteps of Ryszard Kapuściński and other narrative pioneers. Not to imitate, but to continue the lineage of slow journalism — of telling what matters, even when it doesn’t trend.

The Bonfire

The symbol of Ayzoh! Magazine is the bonfire. A circle of light in the night. A place to return to — to listen, to speak, to belong. Here, there’s room for everyone. Except those who build walls and feed division. So gather around. Subscribe. Read. Share. And help keep the fire burning.

Stories from the blog

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Echoes of Ancestral Winds
Ayzoh!’s workshops are more than technical training or guided travel. They are invitations to experience the world from the inside out—to observe, listen, feel, and connect in ways that transcend photography, language, or even intention. Each journey...
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Hope Cathedral
Hope Cathedral is an interfaith and environmentally focused art project located in Fredrikstad. Built on a 120 m² wooden barge, the structure takes architectural inspiration from traditional Norwegian stave churches. Its 300 m² roof is made from recycled...
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Penzi: A Labor of Love
I met Guadalupe Alvarez in Lalibela, Ethiopia, during the war. The town was tense, the air thick with fear, and then — there she was. A woman from Mexico. Alone. Calm. Fully present. She wasn’t a journalist. She wasn’t on assignment. She was just there....
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Afar Textiles: Time, Craft, and the Future of Ethical Design
At Ayzoh!, we don’t choose sponsors based on money. We choose them based on values. AFAR Textiles is not just a supporter of our work — it’s a company that reflects the principles we try to live by every day: dignity in labor, beauty rooted in the...
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Ayzoh! Ethiopia Tours was born
A new travel agency rooted in the spirit of Ayzoh! and in the countless social, photographic, and editorial projects we’ve carried out across Ethiopia. To bring it to life, we trusted Amlaku — a tour operator with over 20 years of experience and a brother...
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Walking Two Worlds
At Ayzoh!, we are honored to welcome Yacciry into our community of storytellers, travelers, and cultural guardians. Her presence reminds us that the future is not a single path forward—but a weaving together of deep roots, scientific clarity, and a radical...

Latest Publications

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Somos / Pueblo Ancestral Viviente
"Somos" is a call to listen, to witness, and to act. Created in deep collaboration with Maya communities across Guatemala, this project amplifies ancestral voices that have long been silenced, distorted, or ignored. At its heart lies the Popol Wuj, the...
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Biblioteca Comunitaria El Rosario
El Rosario is a photo book and a tribute to a grassroots library in Oaxaca, Mexico. Created with the community of Santa Catarina Minas, it celebrates literacy, biodiversity, and collective imagination. All proceeds support the library and its partner...
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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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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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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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