AK Rockefeller Topics

destitution

Misery Waiting at the Bottom

Misery Waiting at the Bottom

Public agencies and government systems have grown increasingly rigid, often swollen with bureaucracy and stifling with corruption. The poor and marginalised communities continue to live in a pitiful existence – ...

The Curse of a Fine City

The Curse of a Fine City

I have returned to the bustling city, which was once my home. Despite my exhaustion, my eyes feast on the familiar sights of Kuala Lumpur, those lingering memories. Time has been merciless upon this city – a na ...

Eyes Don’t Want to See, But We Know

Eyes Don’t Want to See, But We Know

Homelessness on the Street. Photos courtesy of Mirror Foundation, Thailand.   There were attempts at improving the quality of life of marginalized communities. That was in the past. Nowadays social welf ...

On One’s Uppers

On One’s Uppers

Bangkok, once a mighty city of capitalism, is now a city of loss. Unpredictable times, with the absence of societal self-determination, Thailand’s capital is seeing a new wave of hardship. With the unchecked ur ...