Nancy Durrell McKenna

A committed advocate for women’s global health through film and photography to educate and inspire change.

Nancy Durrell McKenna
Nancy Durrell McKenna

Biography

An interview with Nancy is inspiring

“Travel, photography and film are my passions. Through the lens, I have explored globally various cultures and traditions. Photography and film are powerful communication tools that supersede the limitations imposed by literacy and language. They can enhance, inspire and empower us to take action.”

“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.”

Tony Falconer

Past President of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, UK

“Nancy is the mother for all mothers in Ethiopia.”

Aemero Tenagne MPH

Community Lead for SafeHands Labour at the Last Mile, Maternity Waiting Homes project, Amhara Ethiopia

“There is no subject too difficult or taboo for Nancy to tackle.”

Professor Dame Lesley Regan

Women’s Health Ambassador for England

Storytelling Through the Lens

SafeHands — An End to an Era.

21 remarkable years with SafeHands (2003-2024) – a UK based NGO dedicated to ensuring all women and girls have the information and knowledge needed to make informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health rights.

“Nancy’s images reveal an empathy, an artistic quality that transcends photojournalism.”

— Maty Grunberg

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