Published under the hashtag #EverydayNile, the photojournalism outreach project captures everyday life in the Nile Basin countries and aims at promoting cooperation and understanding of the water issues around the Nile River as a shared natural resource. A photo exhibition where 9 photo storieS from 11 photographers s from Nile Basin countries (Egypt- Sudan – Uganda – Kenya – South Sudan – Ethiopia – DRC – Burundi ) are showcasing.
The exhibition is curated by Egyptian documentary photographer Roger Anis.
“Can storytelling make a difference for the Nile, burdened by so many challenges? I believe it can.
EverydayNile began as a simple idea—to exchange our stories of the Nile, to see it from different places and perspectives. We aimed to open our minds as citizens of the Nile Basin before seeing ourselves as photographers or storytellers.
Through images, we can create a broader narrative about the Nile—one that spans biodiversity, environmental issues, social dynamics, and the political situations faced by its citizens. Everything is connected; nothing works in isolation. The challenges we face can either halt us in our tracks or become the driving force behind new solutions. I have often found that challenges inspire creativity, especially when working with and around water. Like water, we must be fluid and flexible, adapting to tell our stories in any way we can.
When you step back and view the whole, a new picture of the Nile emerges—a personal, vulnerable Nile that is not just one long river, but a system of lakes, lands, and communities. Stories help us map the Nile, revealing what we have, what we lack, and how we use—and abuse—this critical resource. They help us understand the relationship between a natural resource that sustains millions and the people who rely on it.
In EverydayNile, we have collectively pieced together a mosaic—a larger picture of the Nile, a living album of stories about the river and the environment it nurtures.”
— Roger Anis, Lead Curator, #EverydayNile