GVI is pleased to announce the winners of our 2014 Photo Contest. Congratulations to Lola Lopez, Mohammad Hasan and Paula Francis, who each won $1,000 towards their projects! We showcase their photos and projects below, and will follow project progress in the coming months.
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CATEGORY: GLOBAL VISIONARY
WINNER: Mr. Mohammad Hasan, Bangladesh
PROJECT: The name of the project is “Salt” – it is a documentary photography project on climate change, adaptation and migration from the coastline areas of Bangladesh. I have been shooting this since year 2010. The project is still ongoing because of its nature, as I want it to shoot visual changes of the effect of climate. If I receive the funding I will be able to revisit remote areas of coastal belt to document it further. The picture was taken at Gabura Union, Satkhira, Bangladesh on 11th May 2011.
WINNER: Mr. Mohammad Hasan, Bangladesh
PROJECT: The name of the project is “Salt” – it is a documentary photography project on climate change, adaptation and migration from the coastline areas of Bangladesh. I have been shooting this since year 2010. The project is still ongoing because of its nature, as I want it to shoot visual changes of the effect of climate. If I receive the funding I will be able to revisit remote areas of coastal belt to document it further. The picture was taken at Gabura Union, Satkhira, Bangladesh on 11th May 2011.
CATEGORY: UN CHANGE AGENT
WINNER: Ms. Lola Lopez
PROJECT: Post conflict reconstruction process in Gaza, through support to UNRWA, the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. I believe that my purpose in this world is to contribute to justice and peace. I believe all children should have the right to a home, education, health and a citizenship. This photograph was taken in a Palestinian Refugee Camp in South Lebanon in 2011. I wonder if they’re still smiling. I wonder if they’re still alive. I wonder if they’ll ever return home to a peaceful Palestine.
WINNER: Ms. Lola Lopez
PROJECT: Post conflict reconstruction process in Gaza, through support to UNRWA, the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. I believe that my purpose in this world is to contribute to justice and peace. I believe all children should have the right to a home, education, health and a citizenship. This photograph was taken in a Palestinian Refugee Camp in South Lebanon in 2011. I wonder if they’re still smiling. I wonder if they’re still alive. I wonder if they’ll ever return home to a peaceful Palestine.
CATEGORY: UN CHANGE AGENT AND GLOBAL VISIONARY
WINNER: Ms. Paula Francis, USA
PROJECT: Happiness Walk, Gross National Happiness, USA. We have walked from Montreal, Canada to Washington DC and are continuing our walk across the US to inspire people and communities toward action for healthy and sustainable futures for all. We are inspired by the UN initiative on creating expanded measure of progress (including happiness) as well as the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We share messages of hope and we encourage engagement in carrying out these important initiatives. This is our pursuit of happiness, our purpose and calling – what gives our lives meaning.
WINNER: Ms. Paula Francis, USA
PROJECT: Happiness Walk, Gross National Happiness, USA. We have walked from Montreal, Canada to Washington DC and are continuing our walk across the US to inspire people and communities toward action for healthy and sustainable futures for all. We are inspired by the UN initiative on creating expanded measure of progress (including happiness) as well as the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We share messages of hope and we encourage engagement in carrying out these important initiatives. This is our pursuit of happiness, our purpose and calling – what gives our lives meaning.