This exhibit reflects on Kohut’s fierce determination to document stories from this region that might otherwise go unreported or unnoticed. From the hunger crisis and medicine shortages to the escalating street violence and illegal gold rush, Kohut examines the shared humanity among us; connecting viewers with people embroiled in one of the country’s most deadliest and dire crises.

As this year’s Chris Hondros Fund (CHF) & Getty Images’ awardee, Kohut’s photography fosters CHF’s mission to bring to light shared human experiences. By creating a visual history of one of the most important news stories of our time, Kohut examines the intimate lives of those living among a most violent and tragic strife, in the hopes of provoking thought, raising awareness, and fostering understanding.