Every portrait shared and sold through The People Archives has been taken with the full, informed consent of the person or their guardian.

Before taking photographs, we explain:

• What the images will be used for

• How profits from sales will be distributed

• That the subject or their chosen NGO will receive a share of sales

• That images may be used online, in exhibitions, or in fundraising campaigns

All subjects (or guardians) sign a one-page release form in a language they understand, and copies are stored securely. If a subject or NGO ever wants to remove an image, we will honour that request.

This ensures that no one is misrepresented or left behind — and that every photo tells a story with dignity, respect, and consent.