A lively village portrait of two young men on a rickshaw rooftop, capturing curiosity, excitement, and the thrill of a bull cart race.

A charming portrait of a playful duck at Bird’s View Park, seemingly posing and smiling, capturing a magical moment of connection and joy with nature.

A lively village portrait of Ali racing on his red bike, munching sugarcane, capturing pure childhood joy and the simple happiness of rural life.

A desert moment capturing children on a rickshaw, their smiles bright yet fragile, showing hope and joy even amid life’s challenges.

A desert portrait of a proud owner with his decorated camel, capturing hope, trust, and the deep bond between man and animal.

A portrait at Lahore Fort capturing a soldier’s calm smile, reflecting strength, pride, and dedication behind his disciplined presence.

A heartwarming portrait of a white parrot at Bird’s View Park, pausing and seeming to smile, capturing a joyful moment of trust and connection with nature.

A desert portrait capturing a camel fight winner’s chilling smile, revealing tension, rivalry, and the shadows behind victory.

A traveling entertainer in traditional Japanese fighting attire performs with a sword outside the Japan Pavilion at Global Village Dubai. A story from the Million Smiles Project.

A 12-year-old boy from Jahanian cycles through mud to witness a village camel fight, finding connection and belonging. A story from the Million Smiles Project.

A young girl from Jahanian, Punjab, covered in mud and poverty, dreams of becoming a doctor. Her story, captured in the Million Smiles Project, is one of hope, courage, and resilience.