Valentin Bianchi
Humanity is not pity
Since the dismantling of the Calais Jungle on February 29th, 2016, no European plan has been created to provide effective assistance to migrants. Facing of the influx of migrants into the northern region of France and Belgium, the language has been hardened. Police no longer hesitate to prevent the creation of new camps by burning and tearing the tents and sleeping bags of migrants. Tired of seeing this political inaction, a small group of Belgian and French citizens are mobilizing and organizing aid through harvests of clothing, food, shoes or blankets to support these humans who are trying to find a better life. Migrants still have the same target, try to cross to UK. Normally, the crime of solidarity no longer exists, but in reality police prevent anyone from helping migrants. A blurring settles around this situation. Aid and accommodation for migrants is now considered illegal. Not hesitating to brave the risks, a small group of citizens try to provide as much help as possible. Story in progress, started in February 2018 between France and Belgium.
Valentin Bianchi
Valentin Bianchi (Belgium, 1978) is a freelance photojournalist based in Liège, Belgium, close to Germany, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and France. Between work on long-term issues, he also regularly shoots current affairs and portraits for wire agencies, newspapers and magazines. After having studied architecture and worked in various architecture firms, architecture influences now his photographic eye. Valentin is represented by Studio Hans Lucas and Visura.