Pratibimba showcases climate and housing injustice

The Pratibimba photography exhibition, held last week at the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts, shed light on the struggles of marginalized communities facing climate change and housing injustice. Organized by the All In Foundation in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity Nepal, the exhibition provided a platform for vulnerable groups to share their experiences through photography.

Featuring images captured by 10 youth participants from Rohingya refugee communities, informal settlements, and daily wage workers, the exhibition highlighted stories of resilience, survival, and hope. The young photographers used mobile phones to document their daily realities, offering a powerful perspective on the challenges of displacement and environmental threats.

A key theme of the exhibition was its decolonial approach, allowing marginalized voices to reclaim their narratives. As participant Nirmal Aryal noted, “This exhibition became a decolonial act, a mirror that centered our stories, perspectives, and truths, amplifying them in ways that defied the limits of language.”

A panel discussion on climate change and housing injustice featured experts such as Rupa Basnet, Srichchha Pradhan, Tashi Lhazom, and Sushila Diyali, moderated by Arnab Chaudhary. Discussions focused on legal frameworks, youth advocacy, Indigenous knowledge, and the role of visual storytelling in raising awareness. Additionally, Tashi Lhazom’s documentary ‘No Monastery, No Village’ was screened, further emphasizing the struggles of Indigenous communities affected by climate change.

While the physical exhibition has concluded, a virtual version remains available, allowing a global audience to engage with the impactful narratives. Organizers hope the exhibition will continue to inspire conversations and action on climate justice and housing rights.