Sudanese-American economist and author Abir Ibrahim’s photo book, Love Letters to Sudan, celebrates the country’s rich culture and history, offering a fresh narrative beyond war and conflict. Driven by a desire to combat the historical knowledge lost during decades of dictatorship, Ibrahim documented people, traditions, and places across the country’s 18 states during her work with UNICEF. The book serves as a vibrant archive, showcasing the nation’s profound cultural and geographic diversity—from ancient pyramids to pristine coral reefs—that many Sudanese themselves are unaware of. Beyond storytelling, the book supports a Sudanese NGO dedicated to preserving Sudanese heritage and creating livelihoods for displaced women. Ultimately, Love Letters to Sudan is both a cultural revival and an invitation for Sudanese people and the world to rediscover the nation’s beauty and resilience.
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