An Education: Ben Katzler captures captivating portraits in Masindi, Uganda

The photographs, to be included in an upcoming exhibition at London's A&D Gallery, capture how these children spend their days at school, their moods, their routines and how they interact with one another in and out of the classroom.

Ben explains: “Having lived my whole life in the UK where we constantly hear about the shortcomings of state-run education, it was remarkable to see how eager the kids were and the fulfilment they showed by being in a learning environment, even though funding may not even cover the barest of essentials like books and pencils.

"There was a collective desire and determination to learn. They clearly understood the difference that an education will make in their lives; an understanding which, sadly, most of their parents never had the opportunity to realise and one which so many kids here in the UK still have a hard time grasping.”

The exhibition runs from 23 - 28 April 2018 at the A&D Gallery. Discover more here and on Instagram.