David Lombeida

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The Guardian: A year in the aftermath of Turkey’s earthquake
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The Guardian: A year in the aftermath of Turkey’s earthquake
Copyright David Lombeida 2024
Updated May 2024
Topics Documentary, Media, Photography, Reportage
On February 6th, a 7.8 earthquake struck southern Türkiye, killing tens of thousands and displacing millions of people. Kahramanmaraş, Adiyaman, and Antakya were one of the most affected regions - with half of Antakya destroyed and 80 percent of the buildings remaining left uninhabitable.                       

The project documents the immediate aftermath of the earthquake and the lives of five families from all three regions throughout the following year.  I met each family within the first weeks of the aftermath and have continued to document them for one year until the anniversary of the earthquake. The photos show the realities of survivors and foster an understanding of the difficulties involved in rebuilding their lives.  This story was part of a photo essay published in the Guardian. 
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