A teacher wearing a biosecurity suit as a preventative measure against the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, gives a class to a girl at home in Cali, Colombia, on August 4, 2020. “The teacher at home modality” implemented by a local kindergarten seeks to help children keep in touch with teachers and reduce the emotional impact due to isolation during the pandemic. UNESCO estimates that 11 million girls worldwide are at risk of not returning to school after COVID interruptions. 2020.
Luis Robayo is an Agence France-Presse photographer based in Colombia. His work captures the dynamic effects of social and political events as they unfold in his hometown of Cali, Colombia. Major stories include the Venezuelan refugee crisis, government protests, and the pandemic.