First of all, James Nachtwey is not for the faint-hearted.  In my opinion, he is the best war photographer of the past several decades.  He makes tough photographs of horrible conditions all over the world.

“When James Nachtwey was awarded the TED Prize in 2007, he was given $100,000 and one wish to change the world.  He wished for our help in telling a vital story to the world, using powerful photos taken around the globe.  This photography project and this site are the result of his wish.” – XDRTB.org/

Here, he speaks about his wish:

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