One million people packed into an area of
just under a single square mile.
The story of Dharavi, Mumbai, India isn’t
just one of mass displacement: it concerns
people, power and a government that has
sided with the latter. >>
I would like to thank the following people for their help in the production of this
project: The people of Dharavi who allowed me to follow their daily lives. David
Whitbread and Ravi Shetty, my guides through the labyrinth of Dharavi,who
translated and introduced me to their friends and family in the community. John
and James of WyattClarke & Jones for their editing skills and continuous support
of my project work. Paul Belford, Georgina Lee and the team at This is Real Art
for their commitment and contribution to the publishing of the work. Greg Hobson
and the National Media Museum for their financial support. Tamsie Thomas from
Tapestry for her editing skills with the videos. Ghazala Aziz-Scott for the hours
sat translating the interviews. Ingrid Hinton without whom none of this
would be possible.
Plan is a child-centred community development organisation with no religious and
political affiliations, enabling families and communities in the poorest countries to
make lasting improvements to the lives of their children.
This project was made possible by a photography bursary from the National Media
Museum in Bradford.
