After losing part of his heel, a Dharan photojournalist refused to put down his camera
Summary
Dharan-based photojournalist Pratit Chamling Rai continues documenting eastern Nepal despite a severe bone infection that destroyed part of his right heel. He remains committed to photography after building his career with money earned through manual labour.
Key Points
- Pratit Chamling Rai has kept working as a photojournalist even after osteomyelitis destroyed part of his right heel and restricted his mobility.
- He bought his camera equipment with earnings from manual labour and has worked professionally since 2018.
- Rai photographs the people, culture, sports and landscapes of Dharan and eastern Nepal to share them with wider audiences.
- Despite pain, diabetes and difficulty walking or standing, he says he will continue his work.
