The Stilt Fisherman Of Sri Lanka
Feb 2016, I was here on my birthday month, taking a break from India and looking for some special fishermen. It happened after weeks of waiting, looking out for the…
Have You Heard of the Jakun People of Malaysia?
Have you heard of the Jakun tribe or originally called Orang Hulu, meaning, "People of the Upriver" of Malaysia? In todays local Malay dialect, the name "jakun" carries the meaning…
Six Years Living As A Nomad And Explorer
"You must had got a big sponsor? You must have made a lot of money in your other projects? Why should people pay for your dreams to explore the world?…
What Are Fears That We Grew Up With?
When I was a kid, I used to be afraid of exams and my results. My dad used to be really strict with this, mainly when it's that time of…
What Is Your ‘Why’?
The big 'Why' is something we all need to ask. Why do you do something? Why do you believe in another? Why do you wake up each morning and head…
The Wanderer of Rishikesh, India
I walked passed her everyday, noticing her sitting there on her own, with a steel cup on her side, her tiny body covered with a blanket. Hiding from the cold.…
Paniya The Slave Tribe Of Wayanad, India
When I heard about the Paniya slave tribes in Wayanad, I started researching more about their location, heritage and history. To my surprise, I found that they have been around…
Floating Through Life – A Letter For A Dreamer
Dear Dreamer, I know you had a dream. As children we all had dreams and wishes of what we wanted to be or do when we grew up. Somehow along…
Donating 480 Solar Lights to Temiar Tribes, with DIGI Malaysia
Being back in Malaysia was great, as I got a chance to work with some amazing Malaysian friends and partners. This is one of my most special projects here and…
No Equality and Safety For Women In Jaffna, Sri Lanka
My recent conversation with a women who lived in Jaffna her whole life, she explains to me how life has changed since the defeat of the rebels, Tamil Tigers,…
The Bicycle Revolution – Battle Of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
The Bicycle Revolution - Battle Of Jaffna It has been part of the Tamil culture in Jaffna for over a 100 years. It was used for urban logistics, commercial transportation, daily…
Temiar Child Missing For 40 Days in Malaysian Forest
This was one of those conversations that made me feel that my efforts in creating awareness is never enough. The injustice that happens daily in front of our eyes is…
Be Our Voice, Temiar Blockade To Fight Illegal Logging
In June 2016 I revisited this tribe community deep in the rainforest. After the major East Coast Floods in Kelantan, Malaysia in 2014/15. More than 200,000 people were affected, it…
Teenage Mothers Not Getting Medical Help | Temiar Tribe
Teenage pregnancies and marriages are still a common culture for tribes in Malaysia. During my visit into the Temiar tribe villages deep in the rainforest, north of Malaysia, I met…
Empty Promises & No Electricity For Over 50 Years
Pak Aban Anjang (Abain Anjang) "They say you are the oldest Temiar tribe elderly here?" "Yes I am, I have lived long here, longer than many. I am still strong…