Martha Tadesse


Martha Tadesse is a freelance humanitarian photographer based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. She uses her passion and craft to tell stories of social justice, and representative images of Ethiopia and the continent of Africa, at large.

 Currently, she consults with a variety of local and international NGOs in addition to building her personal portfolio by traveling to different parts of the world. Martha is a recipient of The East African Photography Award 2019 organized by Uganda Press Photo. She also writes stories on different development issues. Here are samples she wrote on FGM and child marriage.



Available for assignments in Ethiopia and beyond

I am passionate about development projects related but not limited to Women's and Children's Rights. Do you have an upcoming project? I'd love to collaborate with you!

Please get in touch using the contact form to discuss rates, scheduling and more.