Photographing at Shanti Bhavan

The opportunity to document life at Shanti Bhavan was one of the most joyful, challenging, and satisfying projects I have ever undertaken as a photographer. It is impossible to spend time on the SB campus and not be changed by your interactions with the students, and by witnessing their resilience, determination, humor, and character. The depth of dedication shown by the staff and administration is truly impressive. Not everything about your time on campus will be easy, there are real challenges to navigating a different culture and working in a sensitive way that respects the situations you'll find yourself in. But the staff, and your fellow volunteers, are there to offer support. If you are looking for a fascinating experience that will give you real room to grow personally and creatively - and be great fun too! - I could not recommend more highly that you go and spend time at Shanti Bhavan.