"Project Open Hand"

#12029731

8 February 2025

Wild elephants are seen near a forest in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, on February 7, 2024. In Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka (231 km from Colombo), a large garbage dump becomes a place where both animals and people gather. The government collects garbage from houses and brings it here. Workers burn the trash, creating thick smoke, but the dump remains full of activity. Elephants, cows, dogs, birds, crows, and even people come to this place, each searching for something. The elephants are a sad sight. They come looking for food but end up eating harmful things like plastic, rotten food, and other waste. This makes them very sick and can even kill them. Other animals, like stray dogs, cows, and birds, also pick through the garbage, trying to find scraps to eat. Among the animals, a man walks through the trash, collecting empty beer cans to sell. It is how he makes a living, but it is risky. He has to share the space with large elephants and other animals, and the burning garbage creates a smoky, unhealthy environment. This dump shows the problems caused by poor waste management. Burning trash pollutes the air, and the open garbage attracts animals. Wild elephants, which should be in forests, are forced to eat waste, while people face health and safety risks. To fix this, better solutions are needed. Sorting and recycling garbage can reduce the amount dumped here. Burning trash should stop, and proper waste disposal methods should be used instead. Forests must be protected so elephants and other animals have food and space in their natural habitats. Communities also need to learn about safe waste handling and how to live peacefully with wildlife. This garbage dump is a reminder of how badly we are treating nature. It is time to take action to protect the environment, wildlife, and the people who live near these places. Together, we can create a cleaner and safer future.

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#12029732

8 February 2025

A sick wild elephant is seen near a forest in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, on February 7, 2024. In Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka (231 km from Colombo), a large garbage dump becomes a place where both animals and people gather. The government collects garbage from houses and brings it here. Workers burn the trash, creating thick smoke, but the dump remains full of activity. Elephants, cows, dogs, birds, crows, and even people come to this place, each searching for something. The elephants are a sad sight. They come looking for food but end up eating harmful things like plastic, rotten food, and other waste. This makes them very sick and can even kill them. Other animals, like stray dogs, cows, and birds, also pick through the garbage, trying to find scraps to eat. Among the animals, a man walks through the trash, collecting empty beer cans to sell. It is how he makes a living, but it is risky. He has to share the space with large elephants and other animals, and the burning garbage creates a smoky, unhealthy environment. This dump shows the problems caused by poor waste management. Burning trash pollutes the air, and the open garbage attracts animals. Wild elephants, which should be in forests, are forced to eat waste, while people face health and safety risks. To fix this, better solutions are needed. Sorting and recycling garbage can reduce the amount dumped here. Burning trash should stop, and proper waste disposal methods should be used instead. Forests must be protected so elephants and other animals have food and space in their natural habitats. Communities also need to learn about safe waste handling and how to live peacefully with wildlife. This garbage dump is a reminder of how badly we are treating nature. It is time to take action to protect the environment, wildlife, and the people who live near these places. Together, we can create a cleaner and safer future.

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#11523394

29 August 2024

The approach lighting system at Techo International Airport is currently under construction. It is set to replace all of Phnom Penh International Airport's commercial operations and international flights. Designed by British firm Fosters and Partners, it is scheduled to open in 2025 and initially handle 13 million passengers per year.

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#11523395

29 August 2024

The approach lighting system at Techo International Airport is currently under construction. It is set to replace all of Phnom Penh International Airport's commercial operations and international flights. Designed by British firm Fosters and Partners, it is scheduled to open in 2025 and initially handle 13 million passengers per year.

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#11058578

8 March 2024

A view of Piazza Duomo square building site is seen in L'Aquila, Italy, on March 1st, 2024. The restyling works that will renew the square continue, giving it a more modern tone. End of the works is estimated for spring 2024. Works amount is about 4.5 million euros from the fund complementary to the PNRR for the earthquake areas and, therefore, subjected to precise deadlines not exceptional penalty of loss of funding.

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#11058577

8 March 2024

A view of Piazza Duomo square building site is seen in L'Aquila, Italy, on March 1st, 2024. The restyling works that will renew the square continue, giving it a more modern tone. End of the works is estimated for spring 2024. Works amount is about 4.5 million euros from the fund complementary to the PNRR for the earthquake areas and, therefore, subjected to precise deadlines not exceptional penalty of loss of funding.

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#11058576

8 March 2024

A view of Piazza Duomo square building site is seen in L'Aquila, Italy, on March 1st, 2024. The restyling works that will renew the square continue, giving it a more modern tone. End of the works is estimated for spring 2024. Works amount is about 4.5 million euros from the fund complementary to the PNRR for the earthquake areas and, therefore, subjected to precise deadlines not exceptional penalty of loss of funding.

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#11058575

8 March 2024

A view of Piazza Duomo square building site is seen in L'Aquila, Italy, on March 1st, 2024. The restyling works that will renew the square continue, giving it a more modern tone. End of the works is estimated for spring 2024. Works amount is about 4.5 million euros from the fund complementary to the PNRR for the earthquake areas and, therefore, subjected to precise deadlines not exceptional penalty of loss of funding.

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#11058574

8 March 2024

A view of Piazza Duomo square building site is seen in L'Aquila, Italy, on March 1st, 2024. The restyling works that will renew the square continue, giving it a more modern tone. End of the works is estimated for spring 2024. Works amount is about 4.5 million euros from the fund complementary to the PNRR for the earthquake areas and, therefore, subjected to precise deadlines not exceptional penalty of loss of funding.

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#11058573

8 March 2024

A view of Piazza Duomo square building site is seen in L'Aquila, Italy, on March 1st, 2024. Santi Massimo and Giorgio church facade covered by scaffolding is visible on background. The restyling works that will renew the square continue, giving it a more modern tone. End of the works is estimated for spring 2024. Works amount is about 4.5 million euros from the fund complementary to the PNRR for the earthquake areas and, therefore, subjected to precise deadlines not exceptional penalty of loss of funding.

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#11058567

8 March 2024

A man walking around Piazza Duomo square is seen in L'Aquila, Italy, on March 1st, 2024. The restyling works that will renew the square continue, giving it a more modern tone. End of the works is estimated for spring 2024. Works amount is about 4.5 million euros from the fund complementary to the PNRR for the earthquake areas and, therefore, subjected to precise deadlines not exceptional penalty of loss of funding.

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#11058564

8 March 2024

A view of Piazza Duomo square building site is seen in L'Aquila, Italy, on March 1st, 2024. The restyling works that will renew the square continue, giving it a more modern tone. End of the works is estimated for spring 2024. Works amount is about 4.5 million euros from the fund complementary to the PNRR for the earthquake areas and, therefore, subjected to precise deadlines not exceptional penalty of loss of funding.

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#11058563

8 March 2024

A view of Piazza Duomo square building site is seen in L'Aquila, Italy, on March 1st, 2024. Santa Maria del Suffragio church (also known as “Holy Souls” church) is visible on background. The restyling works that will renew the square continue, giving it a more modern tone. End of the works is estimated for spring 2024. Works amount is about 4.5 million euros from the fund complementary to the PNRR for the earthquake areas and, therefore, subjected to precise deadlines not exceptional penalty of loss of funding.

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#11058562

8 March 2024

A worker working in Piazza Duomo square building site is seen in L'Aquila, Italy, on March 1st, 2024. The restyling works that will renew the square continue, giving it a more modern tone. End of the works is estimated for spring 2024. Works amount is about 4.5 million euros from the fund complementary to the PNRR for the earthquake areas and, therefore, subjected to precise deadlines not exceptional penalty of loss of funding.

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#11058561

8 March 2024

A worker working in Piazza Duomo square building site is seen in L'Aquila, Italy, on March 1st, 2024. The restyling works that will renew the square continue, giving it a more modern tone. End of the works is estimated for spring 2024. Works amount is about 4.5 million euros from the fund complementary to the PNRR for the earthquake areas and, therefore, subjected to precise deadlines not exceptional penalty of loss of funding.

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#11058560

8 March 2024

Santa Maria del Suffragio church (also known as “Holy Souls” church) is seen in L'Aquila, Italy, on March 1st, 2024. The restyling works that will renew Piazza Duomo square continue, giving it a more modern tone. End of the works is estimated for spring 2024. Works amount is about 4.5 million euros from the fund complementary to the PNRR for the earthquake areas and, therefore, subjected to precise deadlines not exceptional penalty of loss of funding.

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