Oscar Durand

Oscar Durand is a photographer and video journalist based in Lima, Peru. He produces stories about social issues and the environment and is a graduate of the photojournalism program at the Rochester Institute of Technology.

After studying engineering in Peru, Oscar Durand moved to the United States to pursue a career that combines his two passions, journalism and photography. From his current base in Lima, Peru, Oscar produces stories about social issues and the environment. Oscar is a graduate of the photojournalism program at the Rochester Institute of Technology.


Mesh fencing with children behind, looking onto US side

Can environmental protection and border security coexist? Not through an impenetrable wall, say Arizona advocates

Global Politics

The Department of Homeland Security has waived environmental laws to move forward on wall projects in California and Texas. Scientists and conservation advocates wonder if this national monument is next.

Ana María Bolege, nine months pregnant in Peru

Video: Peru creates a special place for expectant mothers to wait — and wait

Health & Medicine
The World

Video: The Breast Club

Development & Education