Children of Restart Africa

Through gentle, unposed portraiture and quiet observation, this project explores what it means to grow, to belong, and to find light in unexpected corners. The children in these images are seen not through the lens of hardship, but through a perspective of strength, joy, and individuality. Whether seated amongst plastic chairs or playing in mismatched shoes, they hold a presence that defies pity — commanding space, holding eye contact, and reminding us of the force that lives in young people when they are given even the smallest chance to thrive