CARMEN YAHCHOUCHI
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Marylouise during a therapy session with Medair. "We saw so much wars but nothing like this. Even now when a glass falls, I jump." she says two month after the Beirut port explosion on August 4th. Marylouise still faces difficulties to speak about the pas

The Story of Marylouise Marylouise during a therapy session with Medair. "We saw so much...

Samira, 65, posing in front of the miror. The blast pushed Samira back to her bedroom and her closets fell all over her. She is injured. After two months, Samira doesn’t feel herself anymore; she barely cooks, she can’t afford the supermarket following

Samira, 65, posing in front of the miror. The blast pushed Samira back to her...

Samira, 65 and Elias, 73 are a married couple and they were outside their house on August 4th around 6:00 pm having a coffee. When they heard the loud sounds of airplanes they run inside directly. The blast pushed Samira back to her bedroom and her closet

Samira, 65 and Elias, 73 are a married couple and they were outside their house...

Samira sitting and praying on the exact place two month after the explosion at the Beirut port happened on August 4th, 2020.

Samira sitting and praying on the exact place two month after the explosion at the...

Life was better before they said.

Life was better before they said.

Ibrahim Youssef’s family lived a decent life in Burj Hammoud, Beirut Lebanon. They are 6 girls and 2 boys. But since the 90’s everything became dark. The Father and his brother escaped from Turkey to Lebanon during the genocide and the murder of their gra

Ibrahim Youssef’s family lived a decent life in Burj Hammoud, Beirut Lebanon. They are 6...

Yasmine, one of their sisters passed away two month ago by mistake on the road hit by a truck. «She was everything is that house.” One of the sisters says.

Yasmine, one of their sisters passed away two month ago by mistake on the road...

A portrait of Warde sister who got kidnapped and forced to marry and get a child. She escaped by herself years later and came back to Lebanon 30 years later.

A portrait of Warde sister who got kidnapped and forced to marry and get a...

Alice gets shy while talking about marriage “Yes I loved someone but he passed away as well”, she never wanted to get married in her life and she rejected many proposals because she could only think about her sisters. She wanted them to get married. “I wa

Alice gets shy while talking about marriage “Yes I loved someone but he passed away...

Alice has lived all her years for the others and never for her. . “I wanted all of my sisters to be married and somewhere so I can go visit each one of them and see their kids and nice house.”

Alice has lived all her years for the others and never for her. . “I...

Marie Ibrahim Youssef, 70 6 years ago, Marie has fallen from the stairs of their building and since then she can’t walk. “she was a model. She used to walk so fast that no one could follow her” Alice her sister says. “How did this house become like this

Marie Ibrahim Youssef, 70 6 years ago, Marie has fallen from the stairs of their...

The wall next to Alice sofa/bed infected by the humidity.

The wall next to Alice sofa/bed infected by the humidity.

Atef Al Gondi works at RMEIL station. As an egyptian who came to Lebanon 30 years ago he feels among the people and he wants to adress the Lebanese to take care of their country. "When violent things happens at the gaz station, we automatically close." sa

Atef Al Gondi works at RMEIL station. As an egyptian who came to Lebanon 30...

Ghassan is 58 years old and he is waiting in the queue to fill fuel for his car since 9 am. Beirut, Gemayze, August 30, 2021. Photo: Carmen Yahchouchi

Ghassan is 58 years old and he is waiting in the queue to fill fuel...

Romeo and Elie have been out of fuel for three days. "We are here since 3 am. If you don't do that, you can't survive." said Romeo. Beirut, Gemayze, 30 August 2021. Photo: Carmen Yahchouchi

Romeo and Elie have been out of fuel for three days. "We are here since...

Michel El Mour (left) and his collegue inside the Fire Fighters Brigade. Beirut, August 30 2021. Photo: Carmen Yahchouchi

Michel El Mour (left) and his collegue inside the Fire Fighters Brigade. Beirut, August 30...

Bride to be Beirut Fire Brigade Sarah Fares who was born in 1993 was one of the ten member of first responders who ran to their duty responding to the Beirut port explosion on August 4th, 2020. The first martyred servicewoman. Beirut, August 30 2021. Ph

Bride to be Beirut Fire Brigade Sarah Fares who was born in 1993 was one...

Messages of hope from the people to the people on the highway in Beirut, August 30 2021. Photo: Carmen Yahchouchi for SMH

Messages of hope from the people to the people on the highway in Beirut, August...

Noujoud Hamieh, 25 years old works from 7 am to 12 am in a market where they only sell local products. This idea came right after the Beirut Blast on August 4th 2020. She works in very hard conditions due to the cut of the electricity and generators. "We

Noujoud Hamieh, 25 years old works from 7 am to 12 am in a market...

Highway blocked due to the gaz station queue. Beirut, August 19 2021. Photo from phone: Carmen Yahchouchi

Highway blocked due to the gaz station queue. Beirut, August 19 2021. Photo from phone:...

Issa Khalil Bilal is 9 years old and spent almost 9 months between home and the hospital his mother said. He has a chronic disease called « Kidney Failure’ but he is in a critical situation. His parents have to drive 85 km to Rafik Hariri Hospital fro

Issa Khalil Bilal is 9 years old and spent almost 9 months between home and...

Issa Khalil Bilal is 9 years old and spent almost 9 months between home and the hospital his mother said. He has a chronic disease called « Kidney Failure’ but he is in a critical situation. His parents have to drive 85 km to Rafik Hariri Hospital fro

Issa Khalil Bilal is 9 years old and spent almost 9 months between home and...

A man pushing his car while waiting for hours in line to fill fuel. Beirut, September 9 2021. Photo from phone: Carmen Yahchouchi

A man pushing his car while waiting for hours in line to fill fuel. Beirut,...

In the aftermath of relentless Israeli attacks, the once vibrant home of Kassem Jammal now stands as a haunting testament to the destructive power of war. This photograph, taken from within the confines of what used to be a sanctuary, captures the heart-w

In the aftermath of relentless Israeli attacks, the once vibrant home of Kassem Jammal now...

The Resilience of a Cleaner in South Lebanon: Amidst Destruction, A Glimmer of Hope. Tyre, South Lebanon, 2024. In the heart of South Lebanon, amidst the rubble and remnants of war, a man sits on a tattered mattress, embodying the quiet strength and resil

The Resilience of a Cleaner in South Lebanon: Amidst Destruction, A Glimmer of Hope. Tyre,...

A lone, dust-covered chair stands on the edge of a balcony, overlooking the wreckage of a collapsed building in South Lebanon, Tyre, 2024.

A lone, dust-covered chair stands on the edge of a balcony, overlooking the wreckage of...

Children play on a street in South Lebanon, surrounded by the remnants of destruction. The juxtaposition of their innocence against the backdrop of damaged buildings and rubble highlights the resilience of youth in communities striving to heal and rebuild

Children play on a street in South Lebanon, surrounded by the remnants of destruction. The...

Destruction in South Lebanon: into the aftermath from the streets, showcasing the devastating impact on homes and lives.

Destruction in South Lebanon: into the aftermath from the streets, showcasing the devastating impact on...

A somber scene unfolds at a mass grave site in South Lebanon, where a woman stands in mourning as heavy machinery works in the background. The scattered flowers amidst freshly dug earth highlight the human cost of tragedy, reflecting the ongoing struggle

A somber scene unfolds at a mass grave site in South Lebanon, where a woman...

Children carry a photo of their father at a mass grave in Tyre, South Lebanon, a heart-wrenching scene reflecting the profound loss and grief endured by families in the wake of tragedy. South Lebanon, 2024

Children carry a photo of their father at a mass grave in Tyre, South Lebanon,...

At a temporary mass grave in Tyre, South Lebanon, a young girl holds a photo of loved ones, symbolizing the loss endured by her family. Surrounded by grieving adults, the scene reflects the profound emotional toll of tragedy as families gather to honor an

At a temporary mass grave in Tyre, South Lebanon, a young girl holds a photo...

Amid the rubble-strewn streets of South Lebanon, a lone tree stands as a fragile symbol of resilience against the backdrop of destruction. This scene illustrates the devastating aftermath of conflict, highlighting the impact on urban infrastructure and th

Amid the rubble-strewn streets of South Lebanon, a lone tree stands as a fragile symbol...

A woman clutches personal belongings and weeps upon returning to her home after a ceasefire call in South Lebanon. The pain etched on her face speaks to the trauma of displacement, loss, and the fragile hope of rebuilding amidst the devastation. Tyre, Sou

A woman clutches personal belongings and weeps upon returning to her home after a ceasefire...

Two women walk among the graves in a cemetery in Tyre, South Lebanon. Their black garments blending with the somber atmosphere of the setting.

Two women walk among the graves in a cemetery in Tyre, South Lebanon. Their black...

A woman holds white tulips as families gather at a gravesite by the sea in South Lebanon.

A woman holds white tulips as families gather at a gravesite by the sea in...

A young boy sits on a concrete ledge, surrounded by remnants of unfinished construction and the ruins of a historical site in the background inside Tyre mass grave yard.

A young boy sits on a concrete ledge, surrounded by remnants of unfinished construction and...

mid scarcity and crisis, a young boy stands beside a civil defense truck as water is distributed to families in South Lebanon. The image captures the stark reality of daily survival, where basic needs like water become a lifeline for communities strugglin

mid scarcity and crisis, a young boy stands beside a civil defense truck as water...

Children gather around large water tanks in South Lebanon, as a hose fills them with a vital resource for their community.

Children gather around large water tanks in South Lebanon, as a hose fills them with...

A man stands in the ruins of his neighborhood in South Lebanon, surveying the devastating aftermath of conflict.

A man stands in the ruins of his neighborhood in South Lebanon, surveying the devastating...

Raja Chaar on the roof the his neighborhood. This image captures the human cost of war and the enduring strength of those left to rebuild.

Raja Chaar on the roof the his neighborhood. This image captures the human cost of...

Raja Chaar on the roof the his neighborhood. This image captures the human cost of war and the enduring strength of those left to rebuild.

Raja Chaar on the roof the his neighborhood. This image captures the human cost of...

Devastated streets of the village of Tyre

Devastated streets of the village of Tyre Devastated streets of the village of Tyre

A civil defense worker stands atop a water distribution truck in South Lebanon, embodying the strength and commitment of first responders during times of crisis. Surrounded by community members, including children, this image highlights the essential role

A civil defense worker stands atop a water distribution truck in South Lebanon, embodying the...

A man gestures toward the horizon while sitting at a seaside café in South Lebanon. The tranquil waters and serene setting contrast with the stories of resilience and struggle that define the region, offering a moment of reflection on the balance between

A man gestures toward the horizon while sitting at a seaside café in South Lebanon....

A young boy smiles next to his brother by the shoreline in South Lebanon as the golden hues of sunset illuminate the serene waters

A young boy smiles next to his brother by the shoreline in South Lebanon as...

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