HUMANIZING
THE
HOMELESS

About

Leah den Bok is an acclaimed photographer dedicated to documenting the lives and stories of people experiencing homelessness. Since 2015, through her ongoing project Humanizing the Homeless, she has traveled to cities around the world—including Toronto, New York, Los Angeles, Kolkata, Brisbane, and Mallorca to capture powerful images that highlight resilience, dignity, and shared humanity.

Her photographs and interviews are featured in the book series Nowhere to Call Home: Photographs and Stories of People Experiencing Homelessness. 100% of proceeds from the books are donated to local homeless shelters and organizations working to prevent and end homelessness.

Through exhibitions, public talks, and media appearances, Leah strives to challenge stereotypes, inspire dialogue, and amplify the voices of people too often ignored or misunderstood.

Her work has been featured by outlets such as BBC News, ABC News, CBC, Harvard Public Health, and Vogue Italia. She has exhibited and spoken at venues and events around the world, including ARTWALK New York, the Women of the World Festival in Brisbane, WE Day, She Talks, The University of Texas at Dallas, and the Mutter Museum.

Leah’s photography and advocacy have been recognized with numerous honours, including the Meritorious Service Medal from the Governor General of Canada, the BMFA’s Murray Clerkson Award, the IDRF Impact Award, and the Ascend Pan-Asian Leaders Rising Star of the Year Award. Her book Nowhere to Call Home has been awarded a Kirkus Star and was named a finalist for Nonfiction & Social Change at the International Book Awards.

Through Humanizing the Homeless, Leah remains committed to using her lens to build understanding, compassion, and lasting change.