23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
The short story

The short story behind this photo is actually the daily long struggle with thirst of the children from the livestock camps. The little ones, they still can't drink milk, even from the smallest goats, because they are stronger than them. Milk is their water and food. Fact...! I give my water to a small child to drink. The surprise...! He pours the water on the ground and keeps the bottle, which his mother will fill with milk. The truth about Mundari's survival!

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Juba, South Sudan
Camera: HUAWEI P60 Pro
Copyright: © SVETLIN YOSIFOV