Marijn Fidder

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BIOGRAPHY

Marijn Fidder (b. 1997) is a Dutch documentary photographer who focuses on current affairs and contemporary social issues. She uses photography to speak on behalf of the voiceless, and to advocate for the rights of all who are vulnerable. Her work has appeared in National Geographic Netherlands, CNN Style, NRC Handelsblad, Het Financieele Dagblad, Evangelische Omroep, GUP New Talent and ZEIT Magazine, among others. Her work has received multiple awards, including from the Zilveren Camera and the Global Peace Photo Award. Based in the Netherlands, Fidder has worked for many years in Uganda, researching disability rights in the country.

Photo - Tamale Safalu

Despite losing his leg after a terrible motorcycle accident in 2020, Tamale Safalu remained committed to competitive bodybuilding, becoming the first disabled athlete in Uganda to compete against able-bodied athletes.

His strength and determination in the face of adversity challenges stereotypes and serves as an inspiration to people from all walks of life. “By competing as a bodybuilder on stage, I want to encourage other people with disabilities to recognize their own talents and never put their heads down,” says Tamale.