Kevin Carter
Kevin Carter was a South African photojournalist best known for his haunting photograph of a starving child in Sudan, which won him a Pulitzer Prize in 1994. The image, depicting a malnourished girl being stalked by a vulture, sparked global outrage and debate over the ethics of photography in humanitarian crises, particularly regarding the responsibilities of journalists towards their subjects. Despite his professional acclaim, Carter faced intense criticism for not intervening to help the child, who later died from malaria. The emotional burden of this experience and the horrors he witnessed during his career contributed to his tragic decision to take his own life just a year later, leaving behind a poignant farewell note that reflected his deep anguish over the suffering he had witnessed.
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Recent news mentions
Kevin Carter is credited with a photo related to the American Eagle plane arriving at Los Angeles International Airport.
Flight makes emergency landing after cabin crew knocked on cockpit door
United States· 2025-10-21
Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images shows a Delta Airlines Boeing 757 taxis at San Diego International Airport.
Delta plane makes contact with empty aircraft at Atlanta airport gateUnited States· 2025-08-11
Kevin Carter captured a haunting image of a starving Sudanese child, which sparked ethical debates in photography.
The photographs of children that captured the world’s conscience
Australia· 2025-07-28
Kevin Carter is joining Canaccord Genuity as a managing director after leaving Cormark Securities.
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Canada· 2025-07-14
President Pastor Kevin Carter shared that all proceeds will go towards the construction of a brand new headquarters for the church.
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Jamaica· 2025-05-26
Kevin Carter's photo 'The Vulture and the Little Girl' won a Pulitzer Prize but also led to his tragic suicide.
Foto Jurnalistik dan Ingatan Kolektif
Indonesia· 2025-05-16
Today’s prizeless letter o’ the day winner is … Kevin Carter.
Thomas Tuchel and England’s A-Team vibe before his first game in charge | Football
United Kingdom· 2025-03-20
The picture of Manny was taken by Kevin Carter.
The Radium’s authentic brew – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-03-14
Kevin Carter won the Pulitzer Prize for his photograph but took his own life a year later.
Slika izgladnelog deteta i lešinara krije užasnu priču zbog koje se i fotograf ubio
Serbia· 2025-02-16