Rohan Goyal | Disability - Person with Down Syndrome | Pune - India

The Awakening

 Rohan Goyal, from Pune, Maharashtra, beautifully describes Down Syndrome as “one extra chromosome which makes me special.” His photograph Awakening captures a powerful moment of self-reflection — symbolizing his daily goal to grow and excel in photography. Using an R8 mirrorless camera, Rohan clicked this striking self-portrait to express the awakening of his artistic vision and confidence. Inspired by the Global Ability Photography Challenge organized by Youth4Jobs in collaboration with UNESCO, Rohan feels grateful for the opportunity to showcase his story on a world stage. This recognition fuels his determination to take on new challenges and pursue photography more seriously as a career.