Archive · 1 Oct 2025
16-Year-Old's Photos Document Mumbai Street Vendors
Ahaana, a 16-year-old, is using her camera to help people.
She takes pictures of street vendors in Mumbai, showing their strength and everyday lives.
She's created 'Sidewalk Stories,' which documents street vendors.
A diary based on the photos will be sold, and all the money will go back to the vendors.
This helps them by providing them with money for things like waterproof covers.
Ahaana learned that photography is about showing the truth and helping others.
16-year-old Ahaana Javeri started the 'Sidewalk Stories' project.
The project focuses on Mumbai's street vendors.
Ahaana's diary with portraits supports the vendors.
Proceeds from the diary sales go directly to the vendors.
The initiative aims to help vendors with basic needs.
- Who
- Ahaana Javeri, a 16-year-old photographer.
- What
- She created 'Sidewalk Stories,' documenting Mumbai street vendors.
- When
- The project started with an evolution from nature photography.
- Where
- Mumbai, India.
- Why
- To capture the dignity of street vendors and support them.
- Photographer
- Ahaana Javeri
- Project Name
- Sidewalk Stories
- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Purpose
- Documenting and supporting street vendors
- Action
- 2026 diary with proceeds to vendors