Africa
非洲，年度系列照片
Lee-Ann Olwage
南非籍，生於1986年
Valim-babena
在馬達加斯加，由於人們缺乏對失智症的了解，使得有失憶症狀的人經常被污名化。91歲的「保羅爸爸」Paul Rakotozandriny患有失智症，多年來都是女兒Fara Rafaraniriana（41歲）負責照顧。他們的故事體現了馬達加斯加的「valim-babena」守則——成年子女有責任幫助他們的父母。這項專題以莊重且貼近人心的方式，從不同的觀點報導失智症議題，引起世界各地家庭的共鳴，同時也挑戰了外界對非洲的刻板印象，不再只聚焦於非洲的衝突。
Lee-Ann Olwage為GEO拍下這組照片
Africa, Story of the year
Lee-Ann Olwage
South African, born 1986
Valim-babena
In Madagascar, lack of public awareness surrounding dementia means that people displaying symptoms of memory loss are often stigmatized. For years, Paul Rakotozandriny, “Dada Paul” (91), who lives with dementia, has been cared for by his daughter Fara Rafaraniriana (41). Their story illustrates the Malagasy principle of valim-babena – the duty of grown children to help their parents. With its dignified, intimate approach, this project presents another perspective on the issue, resonating with families across the world, while at the same time challenging conflict-focused stereotypes of Africa.
Lee-Ann Olwage made these images for GEO.
