Will Swanson is a professional photojournalist and writer based in East Africa. With a strong background in development and humanitarian assistance and 6 years in the region, he covers humanitarian, political and development issues affecting communities and individuals. Will has worked across East Africa for news agencies (al Jazeera, Daily Mail, Quartz Magazine) and organizations (World Bank, Centre for Rights Education and Awareness and United Bible Societies). He also writes on 'East Africa's Shifting Societies' for Beacon.

While you're here you can see his photos, read some stories and watch a short film he made in 2013. To contact Will you can send him an email, or join the conversation on twitter.

He is based in Nairobi and available for photographic, written and other multimedia assignments internationally.