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Author:Raul Arboleda
Awards applied for: Press Photo Award
Title of entry:Story of Alfonso Mendoza
Participating organizations: Personal
Introduction to entry:
Venezuelan migrant and rap singer Alfonso Mendoza aka "Alca", 25, poses for a picture in Barranquilla, Colombia on September 27, 2018. Alca -who arrived in Colombia nine months ago due to the crisis in his country- was born without legs and changed the wheelchair for a skateboard. At present, he is an example of overcoming adversity, practicing extreme sports, singing rap and giving conferences to young people in vulnerable situations.
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Story of Alfonso Mendoza
2018-10 Agence France-Presse
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