Since 2017, the Nile has played a central role in my work. What began as a journey to explore the river beyond Egypt — following its path to its largest source — has grown into an ever-expanding body of interconnected projects. From documenting floods in Sudan to examining microscopic life within the water, from mentoring emerging storytellers across the Nile Basin to reviving ancient rituals with a community of fishermen in Cairo, this journey continues to branch out, revealing new layers and deeper connections.

A mosaic in progress, each project forms a fragment contributing to a broader understanding of the river. These projects, whether rooted in myth, science, memory, or collaboration, come together to form a richer image of the Nile and its people.

My passion for bodies of water stems from both a deep emotional connection and a desire to better understand what often goes unseen. Through this ongoing journey, I strive not just to document, but to learn, exchange knowledge, have an impact and contribute to a shared narrative — one shaped by those who live with and depend on the Nile.

This work would have never happened over the years without the support of so many people and organisations IHE Delft, Institute for Water Education, Dr Emanuele Fantini, AFAC, Magnum Foundation, Prince Clause Fund, Aflamuna, CRTVE Development, VeryNile, Ammar Abo Bakr, Youssra El Hawwary, Masr Media, InfoNile, MICT, KABK, Salma Ellakany, Alban Mennoville, Saker Elnour, Yasmine Hussien, Mostafa Eltoukhy, Dr. Hadeel Hosni, Dr. Omar Magdi, Ghalia ElSrakbi, Ahmed Khairat and all the Nile citizens who allowed me into their lives.