Rick Mave (b. 1982, Italy) is a documentary photographer based in Italy. He worked for several years in the cinema industry, camera department, before starting a photography career inspired by a deep interest in social and environmental issues and human existence. He holds a degree in Sciences of Communication achieved at the University of Perugia (Italy) and a Master degree in Camera and Lighting earned at Septima Ars, School of Cinema and TV in Madrid (Spain). He studied photography at FORMA, International Centre of Photography in Milan (Italy). Currently in Italy.
Sittwe, Rakhine State, Burma. Saytharma Gyi IDP unregistered camp, children playing. There is only a Primary school in the camp for hundreds of children of different ages, lack of education is one of the main problems that Rohingya people have been facing since the violence of 2012.
Sittwe, Rakhine State, Burma. Baw Du Pha IDP camp, a child suffering from malnutrition and mental problems caused by the violence of 2012.
Tacloban city, Leyte, Philippines. 1,725 deaths, 58,823 affected families, 1,598 missing.