The Acquaintance: Esther Mbabazi's Photo Essay of Birth in Rural Uganda

"The Acquaintance" centers around photojournalist Esther Mbabazi's chronicles in Bududa on the slopes of Mountain Elgon. Bududa has a hilly landscape that presents geographical challenges. Naturally, this complicates movement, especially for pregnant mothers. Walking long distances up and down hills to get to the hospital can prove to be a challenge--so pregnant women often opt for working with TBAs instead. As a documentary photographer, Esther uses storytelling and photojournalism to address i...