Here, the doors don't know me

This digital project explores the effects of rising sea levels on the local community of Al Max, a fishing village located along the Mahmoudiyah Canal in Alexandria, Egypt. For generations, its inhabitants have lived and worked on the canal that leads to the Mediterranean Sea. In 2020, the Egyptian government began evicting them and relocating them to homes several kilometers away from the canals, not only demolishing the houses, but also endangering the collective memories and local culture rooted in Al Max. The stories described here speak of the precariousness of people everywhere who are struggling to make their voices heard in the midst of global economic and environmental upheaval.

Global Winner Open Format Award