“I found her!

The girl with the flying hair.

Her mother helped me to tape her hair on the wall.

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She was always smiling, even when we removed the tape and some hairs pulled!!

They’ve long used plants for healing, guided by a deep spiritual bond with nature.

This connection teaches reverence, humility, and sustainability, ensuring resources are used wisely for future generations.

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Sisa in 2014 (aged 7). San isidro, Salta Province, Argentina

Thanks to the Eugene Smith grant, I revisited Sisa’s town in April.

Sisa in 2014 (aged 7).

San isidro, Salta Province, Argentina

Sisa in 2024 (aged 17).

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Sisa in 2024 (aged 17). San isidro, Salta Province, Argentina

San isidro, Salta Province, Argentina

Text by Irina Werning