Nancy Durrell McKenna
A committed advocate for women’s global health through film and photography to educate and inspire change.
“I continue to marvel at the power and ‘beauty’ of Nancy’s work. Her contributions to women globally through advocacy is difficult to quantify, but is huge.”
“Nancy is the mother for all mothers in Ethiopia.”
“There is no subject too difficult or taboo for Nancy to tackle.”
“Nancy’s images reveal an empathy, an artistic quality that transcends photojournalism.”
— Maty Grunberg
Storytelling Through the Lens
Nancy founded SAFEHANDS in 2003, a UK based NGO dedicated to ensuring all women and girls have access to information about sexual reproductive health and rights so that they may make informed choices about their bodies. In 2025 SAFEHANDS passed its legacy to AYZOSH, an Ethiopian Charitable Organisation.
This video is a celebration of 20 remarkable years.
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