Shirin BhandariThe Child Brides of MindanaoThe Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines has seen an increase in child marriages since the Marawi Siege. Families are…Nov 20, 2019Nov 20, 2019
Shirin BhandariThe Children We Leave BehindWar, Displacement, and Malnutrition in MindanaoNov 12, 2019Nov 12, 2019
Shirin BhandariThis village was once full of people. Now a tiny restaurant is its only sign of life.Viet Ville used to be home to nearly 2,000 Vietnamese refugees who sought asylum in the Philippines. Today it’s a rare stop for tourists…May 9, 2018May 9, 2018
Shirin BhandariLiving Among the DeadResidents of the Manila North cemetery make their living caring for the deceased.Oct 27, 2017Oct 27, 2017
Shirin BhandariinThe TypewriterThe Last Typewriter Men of ManilaWords and Images by Shirin BhandariJun 3, 2016Jun 3, 2016
Shirin BhandariThe Tailors of Old Manila“To open a shop is easy, to keep it open is an art.” Chinese ProverbMar 20, 2016Mar 20, 2016
Shirin BhandariKrishna“If you cry because the sun has gone out of your life, your tears will prevent you from seeing the stars.” ― Rabindranath TagoreJul 15, 2015Jul 15, 2015
Shirin BhandariVictoriaA photo essay on the every day life of Pasay Manila’s Victoria Salon.May 5, 2015May 5, 2015