Location: Peru
FOVIDA Peru — Safeguardians of Lima's Lomas
The Challenge
Rising seasonally out of the coastal desert, Lima’s lomas are incredible fog-oasis ecosystems that bring vital green life to the edge of the city. Yet these fragile landscapes face constant pressure from rapid urban expansion and land development. FOVIDA (Fomento de la Vida) works directly with local communities to protect these unique environments, creating a need for strong visual stories that highlight both the beauty of the lomas and the hands-on efforts to save them.
The Approach
I joined local community monitors in the field, moving through the dense mist to document their daily conservation work in action. My focus was on capturing authentic, energy-filled moments: community leaders conducting biodiversity counts, tracking environmental changes, and working together to defend their local habitats.
By pairing vibrant landscape shots with warm, human-centred photography, the visual narrative brings out the passion, pride, and active dedication of the lomeños guarding their territory.
The Impact
The imagery provides FOVIDA with an engaging visual portfolio for institutional campaigns, community outreach, and donor engagement.
By showing local environmental monitoring in such an active, positive light, these photographs help celebrate community leadership and inspire wider support for protecting Lima’s coastal oases.
