Mariana Brhane was born and raised in Khartoum, Sudan, and immigrated to the United States with her family at the age of 10. She joined Artists for Humanity (AFH) in the summer of 2018. Over the following four years, she immersed herself in the art of film and digital photography. Her time at AFH allowed her to develop her artistic vision and voice, providing her with the opportunity to express herself through the camera lens and share her unique perspective.