JAN C. SCHLEGEL PHOTOGRAPHY

Brittney [20], USA

Dobo [61], Karo Tribe, Ethiopia

Dobo is a leading elder at one of the Karo villages along the Omo River. He earned his respect by killing animals and people. He had killed 4 lions, 3 elephants, many zebra and gazelles, 12 crocodiles and 10 people from other tribes during different wars.

Biwa [44], Picture 1, Karo Tribe, Ethiopia

Biwa is one of the very respected warriors of the Karo tribe. He killed 3 lions, 4 elephants, 5 leopards, 15 buffalos, many crocodiles and two people in a war with the neighbouring tribe.

Biwa [44], Picture 2, Karo Tribe, Ethiopia

Biwa is one of the very respected warriors of the Karo tribe. He killed 3 lions, 4 elephants, 5 leopards, 15 buffalos, many crocodiles and two people in a war with the neighbouring tribe.

Brahano [23], Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Brahano is living on the garbage dump of Addis Ababa. When we asked, what the most valuable lesson he has learned there was, he answered: We have adapted our lives to live with the hyenas, we sleep outside on the ground hiding under the trash while the hyenas walked over us.