Muhammed Muheisen

Veteran conflict photographer Muhammed Muheisen — a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer, a National Geographic photojournalist, and the founder and chairman of the Dutch nonprofit organization Everyday Refugees Foundation — has a new perspective and a new calling: He no longer ventures to the frontlines in search of drama and despair. Muheisen – born and raised amongst conflict in the Middle East – now uses photography for advocacy, activism and connection. He dedicates his craft to giving a voice to the many children caught up in the refugee crisis. Through his nonprofit, Everyday Refugees, Muheisen helps support projects that build schools, provide much-needed supplies, and teach the languages and skills refugees need to better navigate their futures. This episode focuses on Muheisen’s evolution from photojournalism to activism while following him on his current mission: documenting the stories of Ukrainian war refugees, specifically children, at the Ukrainian/Romanian border.

Accolades: Muhammed Muheisen is an internationally acclaimed, world-renowned photographer. A two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner, he has received numerous international awards including UNICEF Photo of the Year and TIME Magazine Wire Photographer of the Year. He’s a National Geographic photojournalist and Explorer, founder and chairman of the Dutch non-profit organization Everyday Refugees Foundation, and a Global Ambassador for Jordan Tourism Board and Canon.