Why These Courageous Women from Madagascar Are Redefining Strength and Identity

Imagine standing in front of a camera, not just for a photo, but as a bold statement of your identity, culture, and resilience. In a recent photo series featured by NPR, women from Madagascar donned their traditional cosmetic face masks and took a courageous step to be photographed, not for vanity, but to raise awareness and push back against centuries of neglect linked to tropical disease stigma. Check out the full photo essay here.