Developing World Collection

India at night, satellite image
India at night, satellite view. This image is a composite showing the change in illumination over India from 1992-2003. Satellite data from 2003 is coloured red

Shanty town, Nigeria
Shanty town. Photographed on the outskirts of Port Harcourt, in Rivers State, Nigeria

Infant crawling across the ground as it learns to walk. Photographed in a rural area of the Gulu region of Uganda

Bullock cart, Cuba C014 / 1491
Bullock cart. Man in a two-wheeled bullock cart in Cuba. The bullock (oxen) are draught cattle, harnessed in pairs, one either side of a central yoke. Photographed in 2012

Ovazimba Woman C018 / 9307
The Ovazimba (also called Ovazemba) are a tribal people found in the Kunene region of Namibia, Southern Africa

Swarm of locusts. Coloured historical artwork of a farmer attempting to ward a large swarm of locusts away from his crops

Ugandan mother and child
MODEL RELEASED. Ugandan mother and child. Ugandan woman holding her daughter, who is wearing beads in her braided hair. Photographed in the Gulu region of Uganda

Boy playing a drum, Uganda
Boy playing a drum. Photographed in a rural area of the Gulu region of Uganda

Boy carrying drinking water in buckets on his shoulders. Photographed in Cambodia

Disease-watching satellites, conceptual image. Satellites collecting data from Earth, which will be used to predict and prevent disease epidemics

Donkey and cart transportation. Man riding on a cart being pulled by a donkey. Photographed in Marrakesh, Morocco

Working mother and child, Uganda
Working mother and child. Mother looking after her child while she works in a sewing school. Photographed in the Gulu region of Uganda

Child and newborn baby in a hospital maternity ward. Photographed in a rural area of the Gulu region of Uganda

Blood analysis. Doctor using a light microscope to analyse a sample of blood. Blood disorders that can be diagnosed this way include malaria. Photographed the Gulu region of Uganda

Using a sewing machine, Uganda
Using a sewing machine. Woman using a sewing machine to make an item of clothing. Photographed in the Gulu region of Uganda

Working parents and children, Uganda
Working parents and children. Parents with their children while they work in a sewing school. Photographed in the Gulu region of Uganda

Men fishing, Laos, Asia
Men fishing in a boat. Photographed in Laos, southeast Asia

Child playing with a wooden hoop. Photographed in a rural area of the Gulu region of Uganda

Childrens clothing. Photographed in the Gulu region of Uganda

Child carrying a baby on its back. Photographed in a rural area of the Gulu region of Uganda

Orphanage school
MODEL RELEASED. Orphanage school. Pupils focussing on a teacher (not seen) during a lesson. Photographed in Gulu, Uganda

Girl at a refugee camp, Uganda
MODEL RELEASED. Girl at a refugee camp in a rural region of Gulu, Uganda. Northern Uganda is the site of an armed rebellion by the Lords Resistance Army

Ugandan nuns walking along a road. These are Catholic nuns, part of the Sacred Heart Sisters organisation. Photographed in a rural area of the Gulu region of Uganda

Coffee plantation. Drying racks for coffee beans at a coffee plantation. Coffee beans are the seeds of the coffee plant (Coffea sp.)

Sheep herd
Sheep (Ovis aries) herd grazing in a dry field. Photographed in Essaouira, Morocco

Rice grains drying on woven mats. A woman is spreading the grains out to help them dry. Photographed in Cambodia

Child holding a kid
MODEL RELEASED. Child holding a kid in her arms. The goats mother is at left. Photographed in Gulu, Uganda

Hepatitis E virus particle, artwork
Hepatitis E virus particle, computer artwork. This virus is a non-enveloped, single-stranded RNA (ribonucleic acid) virus that causes hepatitis E. Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver

Himba kraal, Namibia. Aerial photograph of a kraal (livestock enclosure) of the Himba people of northern Namibia. The Himba are pastoral and nomadic, tending herds of goats and cattle

Child patient, Uganda
MODEL RELEASED. Child patient lying in a hospital bed, with a visitor keeping vigil. Photographed at St. Marys Hospital in Lacor, Gulu, Uganda

Pepper cultivation, Vietnam
Pepper cultivation. Peppers laid out to dry outside a village building. A wide variety of plants with fruits called pepper are grown for use as food, but the most common are the Capsicum peppers

River garden, Laos
River garden. Vegetable garden being cultivated on the exposed banks of a river during the dry season. Water from the river is used to irrigate the crops. Photographed in Attapeu district, Laos

Medical blood analysis. Glass slides being used in a hospital laboratory to analyse a blood sample from a patient, to help diagnose diseases. Photographed at St. Marys Hospital in Lacor, Gulu, Uganda

Bee hive in a tree
Bee hive, covered in bees, in a tree. Photographed in Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Bharatpur, India

Washing, India
Washing. Woman washing clothes by hand. Photographed in Rajasthan, India

Wind turbines, India
Wind turbines. Wind power is a renewable and clean source of energy for electricity production. The wind turns the blades, and this drives a turbine to generate electricity

Wind turbine, India
Wind turbine. Wind power is a renewable and clean source of energy for electricity production. The wind turns the blades, and this drives a turbine to generate electricity

Gadi Sagar Tank, India
Gadi Sagar Tank, showing two pavilions. This manmade reservoir was built in 1367 and was once Jaisalmers sole water supply. Photographed in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India

Alphabet written in chalk on an old rusty metal door. Photographed in Rajasthan, India

Playing hide-and-seek. Child hiding behind a wall. Photographed in a rural area of the Gulu region of Uganda

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The developing world is a tapestry of diverse cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and resilient communities striving for progress. From the bustling streets of India at night, illuminated by the vibrant lights that symbolize its growing economy, to the satellite images capturing the vastness of this nation's potential. In Nigeria, amidst shanty towns where poverty persists, there is an undeniable spirit of resilience. Here we witness an infant crawling with determination towards a brighter future - a testament to the indomitable human spirit. Cuba paints a picture of tradition and simplicity as a bullock cart traverses its rural landscape. This humble mode of transportation reminds us that progress can be achieved even without modern luxuries. Traveling further south to Namibia, we encounter the Ovazimba woman adorned in her striking head dress. Her cultural heritage shines through every intricate detail - reminding us that diversity is one of humanity's greatest strengths. Meanwhile, in Uganda, we witness the unbreakable bond between mother and child as they navigate life's challenges together. Their love transcends any material limitations they may face in their daily lives. Music fills the air as a young boy plays his drum with infectious joy in Uganda. Through music and playfulness, he finds solace amidst adversity - showcasing how creativity can flourish even in challenging circumstances. Lastly, Asia beckons again with another glimpse into India's rich tapestry. A swarm of locusts descends upon fields ready for harvest - highlighting both nature's unpredictability and mankind's unwavering resilience against such obstacles. These snapshots from around our globe remind us that despite facing different challenges on our paths to development, hope remains steadfast within each community.