Photo Competition for Disability-Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction & Resilience-Building (Switzerland)

The theme is “Change makers in action: Building disability inclusive, resilient communities”.

They are looking for images centered around the empowerment of persons with disabilities, as positive images of persons with disabilities are rarely given the light they deserve. They want to celebrate communities, individuals, and organizations that are increasing persons with disabilities’ resilience against disaster impact.

Aim

• This competition aims to promote the visibility of disability in all its diversity, celebrating resilient, disability-inclusive communities.

Prize Information

• The finalists will have their images displayed at the International Day of Persons with Disabilities event in Geneva.
• In addition to this, the top 3 entries will have an article written about them and their image on the UNDP Geneva website, which will be promoted through their social media platforms such as UNDP Geneva Twitter.

Who can participate?

• Participation is open to everyone, including individuals or organizations. Your submission must state your organization if applicable.
• Participants under the age of 18 years must have prior consent from their legal guardians and confirm this when completing the application form.
• There is no participation fee to enter the competition.

Criteria

• All participants will submit the following:
  • One original single RAW or high-resolution photo (300dpi in png or jpeg format). It will be appreciated if participants can also submit the photo meta data to help credentials.
  • A short description (ca. 100 words) in English of the scene/story, its relevance and its relation to the theme. The description must also include the name of the photographer and the date/place the picture was taken.
  • In the case of applicants under 18, declared permission from legal guardians.

For more information, visit UNDP.