Description
The Thomson Reuters Foundation uses its unique set of skills to run a number of groundbreaking programmes aimed at empowering people through news, information, free legal assistance and media development. The Foundation stands for human rights, women’s empowerment, better governance, greater transparency, and for the rule of law. Providing concrete solutions, the Thomson Reuters Foundation achieves a real impact. The Thomson Reuters Foundation and Nokia are inviting aspiring photographers and photojournalists to submit images capturing the many aspects of women’s empowerment around the world. This is an incredible opportunity for enthusiastic and ambitious photographers to use pictures to spark positive debate on women’s rights, and to help foster social change. Photographers are encouraged to explore themes such as: leadership, courage, passion, opportunity, innovation and motherhood. Women do not enjoy the same rights and opportunities everywhere. Tell a story. Show the world a positive image to inspire and trigger change.
Eligibility
This call is open to any aspiring photographer and photojournalist who are at least 18 years of age at the time of entry no matter their background.
Award
Ten finalists will be selected and asked to put the Nokia Lumia 1020 to the test, using the outstanding photo capabilities of the smartphone to create a portfolio of images illustrating women’s empowerment. From these ten finalists, one photographer will be chosen, and will receive:
- The very first Thomson Reuters Foundation-Nokia Award;
- An all expenses paid trip to attend a Mobile Journalism training course organized by the Thomson Reuters Foundation and led by
professional journalists;
- A Nokia Lumia 1020 smartphone;
- Exclusive opportunity to have your work published on Thomson Reuters Foundation’s award-winning website trust.org and across the
Thomson Reuters Foundation and Nokia’s social media channels;
- Exclusive opportunity to have your work/portfolio reviewed by the Thomson Reuters Foundation multimedia team.
Deadline: 11 February 2014
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