Biography

Dawali David E. is a talented documentary photographer and photojournalist based in Abuja, Nigeria. His passion for photography is driven by a desire to draw attention to important issues in his local community, relating to education, health, and the environment.

In 2018, David co-founded 'Flashes of Hope', a collective of photographers dedicated to using their skills to drive social change in their local communities. He has worked with several international organizations and NGOs, including Global Citizen, Malala Fund, Malaria Consortium, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, UNDP, UNICEF, UNESCO, TedX Suleja, The Swedish Embassy. Openfees Educational Aid Foundation, Aid for Rural Education Access Initiative (AREAI) and The Skilled Women Initiative, amongst others, to visually communicate their objectives and promote their causes.

David has a Bachelor of Art degree in Linguistics from the University of Abuja and is currently studying Photojournalism at The New York Institute Of Photography (NYIP). He has attended a number of photography workshops, including the No! Wahala Photo Essay workshop, Foto Documentar workshop by the Swedish Embassy, Abuja Enterprise Agency training on photography, and the Abuja International Photography Festival.

Through his art, he hopes to inspire change and make a difference in the world!