Published on: 6/16/2014IST

11 40 Of The Most Amazing Humans Met On The Streets By The ‘humans Of’ Movement Worldwide

User Image Anuj Tiwari Last updated on: 6/16/2014, Permalink

There might be hundreds of photographers meeting different people on the streets in different parts of the world uploading their photos with their stories onto Facebook or their blogs right now. I have been following several of them, so let me share some of the most interesting posts of some of the most powerful “Humans of” projects.

Humans of New York

Source: facebook.com

“If people don’t start paying closer attention, we’re going to be living in a corporate fascist state in no time. We’re paying $3.50 for a cup of coffee. You know how much a POUND of coffee beans costs? $3.50. But nobody knows that. Cause nobody’s paying attention.”

Souls of San Francisco

Source: facebook.com

“I’m from Jersey…I’m just really happy to be here.”

Humans of Amsterdam

Source: facebook.com

”One day I decided to let go of other peoples opinions about me.”
”How did you do that?”
”I am not sure, I just did.”

Humans of Rome

Source: facebook.com

“They all think I come from [faking a British accent] THE UNITED KINGDOM, because I look like an English man. Oh, and also, because I sing! [starts singing God Save the Queen]”

Souls of San Francisco

Source: facebook.com

“I’m Jimmy Flowers. Ask around. Everybody knows who I am.”

Humans of New York

Source: facebook.com

“When my husband was dying, I said: ‘Moe, how am I supposed to live without you?’ He told me: ‘Take the love you have for me and spread it around.’”

Humans of Amsterdam

Source: facebook.com

”As a child I grew up reading books like Robinson Crusoe and the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. I always felt a strong desire to live like an explorer. After high school I worked a 9 to 5 job. Months passed by and slowly I felt my dreams drifting away from me. One day I decided to change my life for good. I packed my stuff and left everything behind to be an adventurer. I only carry a sleeping bag and some clothing in my backpack and I go wherever the wind takes me. ”

Humans of China

Source: facebook.com

“I study art”

Humans of Tel Aviv

Source: facebook.com

She’s got the whole World in her Hands.

Humans of Rome

Source: facebook.com

“I am divorced and I have a daughter who is a big girl now. I got tired of ordinary life, of not having the ability to really choose anything. I am married with the street now. I want to choose to get dirty, to dive into fountains and then get dirty again. I want to walk barefoot, to sleep in churches, on bridges, under bridges, beneath the statues. I want to play music, hangout with my friends and my dog. People think I’m a druggie but – you see? – there are no holes in my arms.”

Humans of India

Source: facebook.com

“I like the way things are changing, now.”

Humans of Tel Aviv

Source: facebook.com

“For me God equals Love. It doesn’t matter which god you choose to believe in. The fact that you are a believer means you are a loving person”.

Humans of Buenos Aires

Source: facebook.com

“The only thing I could never give up are my studies. Studying gives me too much satisfaction. ”

Humans of Berlin

Source: facebook.com

“When I was a child, my grandma used to take me picking herbs. And afterwards we went to the morgue so she could see who died lately. I think that’s why I still have a very relaxed relationship to death. Although it’s always sad when a loved one passes away, no matter whether it’s a partner or a rat. Beautiful animals by the way.”

Humans of Rio de Janeiro

Source: facebook.com

Marechal Fenomenal !!

Humans of Quetta

Source: facebook.com

“Peace”

Humans of Bolivia

Source: facebook.com

You have 25 dogs? how can you feed so many?

“At the beginning there was one that came behind me where I sell food. I decided to give it some food and many others came too. It’s hard to take care of all of them because they often fight with each other… Many of the dogs that come to me arrive hurt and they need the help of some vet who wants to do it by sheer will and love. The money I get is almost not enough for the month, but what can we do? I love them… and you need to take care of animals”

Humans of Durban

Source: facebook.com

“When my dad got sick of TB, he struggled to get a job, so my mom supports me and our two siblings. But I have faith that I can do anything”.

Humans of Buenos Aires

Source: facebook.com

“My drawing teacher told me that art is something that comes from within and can’t be forced. One improves the technique to be able to express oneself better, through the medium one chooses.”

Humans of Durban

Source: facebook.com

“When my dad got sick of TB, he struggled to get a job, so my mom supports me and our two siblings. But I have faith that I can do anything”.

Humans of India

Source: facebook.com

“I’m pretty sure that love and light have something to do with each other. That’s why Diwali’s cool. Lots of love in the air.”

Humans of Quetta

Source: facebook.com

“I have 5 watches and 16 rings and Love it to wear all Day at a time”

Humans of Bolivia

Source: facebook.com

“We want to be everything: Israelites, Japanese, cochalas … Dancing we are a bit of everything”

Humans of Singapore

Source: facebook.com

“It’s easier to be single what. Otherwise get married got problems, husband gamble, cheat, go find china woman, drive you crazy. This way very easy. See this cat – his name Bobby. Some people in the market there think I’m crazy, got disease, that’s why they say I got no husband and play with cats all the time. But animals don’t see that. You treat them right, give them food, they be nice to you too.”

People of Sofia

Source: facebook.com

Humans of China

Source: facebook.com

In our village we say; “Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, without shortening its length. Happiness never ceases by being shared.”

Humans of Indonesia

Source: facebook.com

“Come, join the dance..!”
“It’s too cold … the dance is pretty old style for us”

Humans of Papua New Guinea

Source: facebook.com

“What do you love about Papua New Guinea?”
“My culture. Its Vibrant. Its full of life.”
“What was your most memorable experience in Papua New Guinea?”
“When I was a really young girl in my Dad’s village, I went swimming in the Sepik River not knowing there were crocodiles in there. Against my dad’s advice, I jumped into the river and the currents nearly drifted me away.”
“How did you come out of the river?”
“I actually clung onto a canoe! This is the first time I’m sharing this story! My Dad doesn’t even know.”

Humans of Colombia

Source: facebook.com

An Arhuac man in Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.

People of Sofia

Source: facebook.com

Humans of Papua New Guinea

Source: facebook.com

“I’m from out of town. I am here paying a visit to my children and grandchildren. We talk on the phone all the time but it is more fulfilling seeing them and talking with them live, and in person.“

Humans of Melbourne

Source: facebook.com

“How does it stay like that?”
“Oh, just a lot of pushing it around.”

Humans of Vanuatu

Source: facebook.com

Seen in Tagabe

Humans of Karachi

Source: facebook.com

“Carefully made out the words mumbled from his lips “Jabhi koi acha kaam karo beta bus khamoshi se karna. Woh jaante hain. Beshaq, Woh jaanta hai.”

(Translation: Whenever you do good, do it quietly (without any fanfare). No doubt God knows (of your good deeds)- He knows all.)

Humans of Seoul

Source: facebook.com

“I have been volunteering at Cheonggyecheon introducing Korean history to tourists since 2006, the year I retired from my job”
“Why did you you decide to start volunteering?”
“In my old age I wanted to do something that had real meaning to it.”

Humans of Melbourne

Source: facebook.com

“I’m a photographer too. I do surreal photography, like I would take a picture of someone’s face and black their eyes out. Things like that.”

Humans of Toronto

Source: facebook.com

“I think the best way to make a friend is through wandering-seeing new parts of your city previously unknown, with friends not yet familiar, fueled with the comforts of coffees and cigarettes.
Our friendship has now blossomed through all of our shared adventures, and blooming with the prospect of future journeys to be held side by side.”

Humans of Egypt

Source: facebook.com

“I’m 40 years old janitor. My son work in a foreign bank and my daughters traveled to Kuwait. Now I just relax! ”

Humans of Istanbul

Source: facebook.com

I’m usually shy when meeting new people. But once I get to know them well, I either give them everything or nothing.

Humans of Vanuatu

Source: facebook.com

She didn’t need the sparkle in order to shine.



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