About Restless Development’s Safe Photography Project Contest
When world leaders meet in Colombia this November for the first-ever Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children, the perspectives of young people need to be central to the conversation. Restless Development will be partnering with Conference co-hosts the World Health Organization, government of Colombia, government of Sweden, UNICEF and UN Special Representative on ending violence, to connect Ministers with young people’s realities.
Benefits of Restless Development’s Safe Photography Project Contest
For the 12 chosen participants, the following benefits await:
- A stipend of $1250 to support your involvement in the project.
- Comprehensive training, mentorship, and individual guidance throughout the project.
- Exhibition of one of your images at the global Ministerial Conference in November.
- Publication of your final photo-essay online, potentially reaching national and global audiences.
Restless Development’s Safe Photography Project Contest Requirments
- Restless Development is looking to find 12 young creatives (aged 18-24), from all regions of the world, who will each produce a photo-essay telling the story of what “safe” feels like to them and/or other children and young people in their community.
- Of the photographs captured by each creative, one striking ‘hero’ image will be featured in the final exhibition, taking centre stage at the historic Ministerial, with the full photo-essay published online through a global media outlet.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Submission Requirements
- The pitch must be submitted by Friday, 19th April. If you have any queries regarding the Safe photography competition, please email them to:
[email protected]
- All submissions will be reviewed by an expert panel of photojournalists, media editors, violence survivors, campaigners and young people from across and beyond Restless Development’s global network.
Application Deadline
19 April, 2024
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