13 January, 2024
In a church doorway after mass, Ana Maria’s grandchildren Leonor and Beatriz wait with her for the rain to stop, in the town where they live, 300 kilometers from Lisbon. Fafe, Portugal
Ana Maria Jeremias’ life as a carer and domestic worker in Portugal echoes the experience of countless women around Europe. Trafficked from Angola to Portugal aged nine, under false promises of education, Ana Maria has spent more than four decades working in other people’s homes, making a vital contribution to their daily lives. By focusing on Ana Maria’s story, the photographer aims to encourage reflection on privilege, as well as to honor her life (and that of so many women like her).
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