Born in Bangladesh, photojournalist GMB Akash has been honoured with more than 100 international prizes for his determination to show the beauty of the human spirit, to give a voice to the voiceless and have it heard around the world.

Who could better than him, bear witness to the drama of refugees? His work was the inspiration for an exhibition, entitled, “WHY? Children on move”, organized by the Foundation Archives + Production of Contemporary Art (APCd) and “Merimna”, the Greek non profit organization, dedicated to supporting children who experience life losses.

The purpose of the exhibition is to awaken the viewer to the immense challenges encountered by refugee children who are forced to migrate in search of safety and hope and, at the same time, to advocate for their undeniable right to live a dignified life in a world that recognizes and respects their rights and needs.

This exhibition is also a story of friendship between people wishing to show the “unspeakable” and to pay tribute to the invincibility of the human spirit.

SOURCE/PHOTO: Benaki Museum