Alixandra Fazzina

Alixandra Fazzina

Alixandra Fazzina will talk about her book "A million Shillings; Escape from Somalia" and her ongoing project the "Flowers of Afghanistan" both of which cover the subject of human smuggling and trafficking. She will discuss the challenges faced not only on the ground but in creating fresh perspectives in the field of visualising migration.

Alixandra Fazzina’s photography focuses on under-reported conflicts and the forgotten humanitarian consequences of war. She has worked independently as a photojournalist throughout Eastern Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. For two years she chronicled the exodus of migrants and refugees from Somalia to the Arabian Peninsula. The resulting book “A Million Shillings” Escape from Somalia”

In 2010 Alixandra won the UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award for her striking coverage of the devastating human consequences of war. She is currently shortlisted for this year’s Prix Pictet award for “Disorder”. Her current long –term project “The Flowers Afghanistan, documents the stories of Afghanistan children seeking refuge in Europe.