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earn a living , they are trapped in a cycle of poverty .
“ The limited access to education further exacerbates their situation , as it hinders their chances of gaining skills and knowledge that could help them improve their circumstances . Overall , For the Rohingya , living to these makeshift refugee camps , being dependent on humanitarian aid without any hope of returning to their homeland of Myanmar is a fate worse than jail with little hope for a better future .”
And although the hardships are taking a toll on Imran his outlook for the future has taken a creative turn . Armed with an Oppo A53 phone he ’ s made it his task to photograph daily life of the people of Kutupalong .
“ Witnessing their struggles , suffering , persecution , and violence deeply impacted me and compelled me to capture their stories through my smartphone camera and to share them with the world .”
“ Documenting the life of Rohingya refugees in the camp through photography is incredibly important to me because photography can be a powerful tool to raise awareness about the plight of Rohingya refugees ,” he continues . “ By capturing their living conditions , struggles , and resilience , it can help educate people around the world about their situation , generate empathy and support , and provide a visual record of the challenges faced by Rohingya refugees .”
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