Ala Kheir is a photographer based in Khartoum, Sudan. He is the co-founder of the Sudanese Photographers Group.
Through photography, Kheir actively engages with the city of Khartoum, creating personal perspectives and narratives about his immediate space. His work has been showcased in various spaces in Africa and around the world.
Kheir runs The Other Vision (TOV), a photography platform that focuses on photography education and training in Sudan, through which he assists young photographers and connects Sudanese artists to the rest of the continent. Through TOV, Kheir engages with the public in an attempt to address social issues and change in Sudan.
World Press Photo Involvement:
2022 World Press Photo Contest jury member
6x6 Global Talent Program nominator
