FMT in partnership with The Global Institute For Tomorrow (GIFT) brings you Covid-19 “healers” from Turkey.

In Turkey’s Hatay Province, Yuskel and her 10 grandchildren discovered they would have to practise their traditions differently as they learn to live with the coronavirus.

Hand kissing is common on special days like Aidilfitri. Children are meant to kiss the hands of their elders, but due to Covid, the tradition has changed.

Instead, they have found new ways to maintain this custom, using humour to explain the need for social distancing.

Mehmet Aslan was born in Antakya, Hatay, and started his life in photography in 2006. He is a Suretialem Photography and Cinema Art Association and Sille Art Palace member. His photos have appeared in digital media and magazines, and he has received domestic and international awards. He was awarded the International Federation of Photographic Art title in 2016. View his profile here.

‘The Other Hundred Healers’ is an initiative by the non-profit organisation GIFT. The 240-page, full-colour, hardcover book can be purchased here at US$40 per copy for a minimum order of 20 copies.