GERARDO FORTINO

DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHER AND PHOTOJOURNALIST

About Me

Welcome to my universe: a journey that intertwines photography, stories, and discoveries. Born under the sign of Libra with Gemini rising, I venture among the world's cultures and tales, with my camera always at hand and my heart open to emotions. After exploring various paths, from communication to web design, I rediscovered my true passion in visual storytelling.

STOP THE WAR: Let's Stop the Destruction in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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A Cry for Humanity: The Tragedy of the Democratic Republic of Congo

Gerardo Fortino

4 min read

Kenya

A Cry for Humanity: The Tragedy of the Democratic Republic of Congo

A heartfelt appeal for the Congo: a village destroyed by a bomb, children suffering, and the urgent need for global awareness and humanity.

Armed Conflicts in the World: The Sad Reality of 2023

Gerardo Fortino

4 min read

Reportage

Armed Conflicts in the World: The Sad Reality of 2023

Armed conflicts, suffering, and the illusion of aid. A bitter reflection on humanity and our role in the world.

The Bajaji: Icon of the City of Dar Es Salaam

Gerardo Fortino

3 min read

Photographic Inspiration

The Bajaji: Icon of the City of Dar Es Salaam

Traveling in a Bajaji in Dar Es Salaam is an adventure through sounds and scents, an immersion into the city's pulse that touches your soul.

Reflections of a Generation: Our Journey from the '90s to Today

Gerardo Fortino

3 min read

Curiosity

Reflections of a Generation: Our Journey from the '90s to Today

A reflection on the generation of the '90s: from the tech boom to nostalgic memories, through a personal and collective journey.

L'Ira dell'Ineguaglianza e l'Ipocrisia dei Nostri Tempi

Gerardo Fortino

6 min read

Curiosity

L'Ira dell'Ineguaglianza e l'Ipocrisia dei Nostri Tempi

Giornalisti e attivisti lottano contro l'ipocrisia dei potenti, pagando con la libertà e la vita. Scopri le loro storie e sostieni la giusti

Healthcare Workers Worldwide: A Deep Reflection on Our Humanity

Gerardo Fortino

3 min read

Reportage

Healthcare Workers Worldwide: A Deep Reflection on Our Humanity

Urgent! Healthcare Workers Worldwide is fighting child malnutrition in Congo. Thousands of children die every day. Let's act now!

Emergency in Butembo: The Advance of M23 and the Collapse of the Congolese Army

Gerardo Fortino

4 min read

Reportage

Emergency in Butembo: The Advance of M23 and the Collapse of the Congolese Army

Butembo is under threat from M23 as the Congolese army collapses. Discover the critical situation and the tensions with Rwanda.

A New Beginning: RAW FACTS and Photography as a Tool for Change

Gerardo Fortino

3 min read

Photographic Inspiration

A New Beginning: RAW FACTS and Photography as a Tool for Change

RAW FACTS: the new project by Gerardo Fortino that uses black-and-white photography to tell untold stories and stimulate reflections.

Reflections on Human Decadence and the Speculation of the Soul

Gerardo Fortino

3 min read

Reportage

Reflections on Human Decadence and the Speculation of the Soul

Reflections on Human Decadence, the Speculation of the Soul, and the Paradox of Aid in Africa, featuring Quotes from Terzani and OECD Data.

The Survival and Suffering of the Population in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Gerardo Fortino

3 min read

Reportage

The Survival and Suffering of the Population in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The population in the DRC, especially in North Kivu, is living through an endless humanitarian crisis due to wars and rebel attacks.

L'Effetto della Vittima Identificabile: Utilizzo di un Design a Catena Causale Sperimentale per Testare la Mediazione

Gerardo Fortino

6 min read

Reportage

L'Effetto della Vittima Identificabile: Utilizzo di un Design a Catena Causale Sperimentale per Testare la Mediazione

Scopri come evitare il poverty porn nelle campagne ONG con strategie etiche che rispettano la dignità e promuovono l'effetto IVE.

The Reporter’s Dilemma: Delving into the World's Darkness

Gerardo Fortino

4 min read

Curiosity

The Reporter’s Dilemma: Delving into the World's Darkness

A reporter reflects on the loss of his humanity after years of documenting the world's horrors and the impact of NGOs on poverty.

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