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It is a well-known fact that the bond between a mother and her children is the strongest and most important one in nature. Mothers play a key role in the lives of their offspring through the best and worst of times, doing anything to keep them safe, happy, and healthy.

Romanian photographer Mihaela Noroc dropped everything and went travelling across the globe, taking pictures of diverse women surrounded by the very essence of their own culture. With the help of her images, she had not only captured the amazingly beautiful women, but also showcased and shared some of their incredibly inspiring stories on her platform. You can find her previous work by following these links: Part 1Part 2Part 3, and Part 4.

Along the way, passing through well over 50 countries, Noroc has also managed to document and photograph motherhood, taking it upon herself to share the tales of unconditional compassion and love between a mother and a child.

Scroll down and take a look at what it’s like being a mother all across the world.

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Near Reykjavik, Iceland

Near Reykjavik, Iceland

Andrea, an adventure guide, and her son Benjamin.

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So far, the photographer has captured glimpses into the lives of 26 mothers around the world. Noroc says that the amount of context she can provide around each portrait changes each time.

“I sometimes feel that the photos of mothers with their children tell so much and a longer caption would only spoil the charm. But there’s always intimate chemistry between them. And there’s always so much beauty and kindness in these special moments.” Noroc shared on platforms.

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Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo, Japan

Shiori and her seven months old daughter, Kanade.

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Mihaela herself became a mother in August 2018 and this made her even more motivated to continue her project. She’s now traveling the world with her little daughter. In two years, little Natalia has traveled with her mother to 28 countries on 6 continents, meeting many amazing women.

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Refugee Camp, Greece

Refugee Camp, Greece

This mother and her daughters fled the war in Syria.

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Kolkata, India

Kolkata, India

Arpita and her son.

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However, just like everybody else, Mihaela too was affected by the outbreak of the worldwide pandemic.

“In January, we were in China when a mysterious virus started to make news in the country. Back home, in Europe, nobody cared about it, but being a few hundred kilometers away from the epicenter, seeing what was happening around us made me realize that our world would change a lot,” Noroc shared on her Instagram. “We’ve been fortunate enough to get back home safely, in Romania, and find a place with a courtyard during the lockdown. Although we can’t move, we can at least see the sky. I look at it and I’m wondering when we will be back there, on a plane, traveling to a new destination to meet new amazing women?”

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Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

Ethiopian mother and son.

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San Antonio Aguas Calientes, Guatemala

San Antonio Aguas Calientes, Guatemala

The mother created all these splendid outfits.

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As a mother herself, Mihaela hopes to learn from this crisis and create a more beautiful and equal world where her daughter Natalia can live peacefully.

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“There are many more stories waiting to be discovered and now, as a mother, I feel an even stronger desire to bring my small contribution to making this world a better place for future generations.” She wrote on her Instagram.

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Italy

Italy

The daughter, Caterina, is a ballerina and her biggest supporter is her mother, Barbara.

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Kathmandu, Nepal

Kathmandu, Nepal

Upasha and her daugher Prayusha.

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Rachelle told the photographer: “We are resting after a long day at work.”

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New York, USA

New York, USA

Jenny and her daughter Lily were having a walk around the neighborhood.

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Kathmandu, Nepal

Kathmandu, Nepal

A Hindu mother and her boy.

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Bucharest, Romania

Bucharest, Romania

Carmen and her daughters, Ranya and Zara.

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NamiKoa
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sure they are loads of work, but I really envy her those beautiful curls!

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Australia

Australia

She's a wonderful artist from Australia and a beautiful mother. 

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Chisinau, Moldova

Chisinau, Moldova

Ina and her one month baby.


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Osh, Kyrgysztan

Osh, Kyrgysztan

Mother and son.

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Kolkata, India

Kolkata, India

Tabassum moved here from Bangladesh in hope of a better life for her daughter.

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Guangzhou, China

Guangzhou, China

She was on the way to the hospital to give birth.

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Narwhal Blast
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe she lives close by, why not? Sometimes it might take longer by car than on foot... I love her smile though!

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Meh
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nice smile must not be feeling the contractions yet

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Μαρια Ζ
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I did the same twice, the maternity clinic was just 10 minutes walk away. It would have taken longer to wait for a taxi in the middle of the night.

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Caryn Hohnholt
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why not? I was in labor and went shopping, out to lunch, and on a walk. Mild contractions throughout the day. Water final broke around 2pm and I walked to the hospital (about 15 minutes away). Had babe in my arms at 7:10pm.

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Cybele Spanjaard
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

On the way to hospital smiling like this in the street.. chilled out mum to be

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Mumbai, India

Mumbai, India

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Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Mother and her daughters.

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Great Britain

Great Britain

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Mimi
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, a twaughter and her twother. Uh, I mean: a daughter and her mother who look like twins in different ages. Can't deny the heritage :)

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