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Calling all early career photographers and visual storytellers in Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)! 📸✨

Applications are now open to document the Bhopal Gas Tragedy 1984 from the perspective of affected communities. If you're passionate about using your creative skills to tell impactful stories through different formats like video and illustrations, this opportunity is for you!

🌟 We Photo is excited to provide:

Production grant 💸
Editorial support 📝
Mentorship 🤝

Your unique perspective can make a difference. Share your proposals with us at [email protected] by 20th January 2024.

Let's create powerful narratives together! 🌐

Calling all early career photographers and visual storytellers in (Madhya Pradesh)! Applications are open to document the Bhopal Gas Tragedy 1984 from the perspective of affected communities. We Photo is offering a production grant, editorial support, and mentorship! Share your proposals at [email protected] by 20th January 2024. Let’s create impactful stories together!

Come and say Hi to us tomorrow at UN Lawns, as we curate a photo exhibition to put the spotlight on Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).
The photo Exhibition titled "Ability in Disability” aligns with this year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities theme, ‘United in action to rescue and achieve the SDGs for, with and by persons with disabilities’. The exhibit showcases 21 impactful narratives from the Campaign shedding light on the challenges and triumphs experienced by People with Disabilities across every Indian state and union territory, encompassing all 21 disabilities recognized under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act of 2016.
Emphasizing on the individual rather than the disability, these photos illuminate the struggles and victories of relatively less-known persons with disabilities. Through the compelling portrayal of their daily lives, EGS aims to raise awareness about disability among the broader public, challenge preconceived notions and biases, and foster a more inclusive society that embraces diversity. https://india.un.org/en/254661-ability-disability

Calling all photographers from Agartala
To collaborate and cocreate, we photo is planning to meet the local photographers in the state on 1st October.
Experts from Delhi to facilitate a session on photography
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Just two more days left to submit your entries! Have you participated yet? Don’t forget to submit your entries latest by 15th August.
Link in bio and story!

Capture the souls of the streets: Street Photography Competition If you have a keen eye to capture the fleeting moments of city life into captivating frames, get ready for our ‘Street Photography Competition’, to be judged by none other than the renowned photographer, Ashok Verma .
Participate using the LINK IN BIO. Top 3 winners get exclusive critique remarks by Ashok Verma himself. Select entries will be featured on www.wephoto.in. Every featured entry receives an e-certificate. Help us spread the word by following our Instagram page and repost this announcement on your profile!

Unlocking the Power of Visuals in Storytelling! 📸🌟 Exciting discussions with renowned photographers Sudharak Olwe (Padma Shri) and Pablo Bartholomew (Padma Shri) Harish Tyagi sir, Vineet Kashyap sir on the importance of visual storytelling and the need of inclusivity and representation in photography🎥✨ Honored to have this opportunity to learn from these great stalwarts as we build We Photo 📷🌍!

"📸 Join us as We Photo join hands with Chattisgarh Govt to put the spotlight on social documentary photography featuring renowned guest speaker 🎉 !We are on a mission to create the largest community of photographers across India to collaborate, co create and build capacities in social documentary photography and creating awareness through captivating visuals. 🌍🤝 Don't miss this opportunity to connect with local photographers and amplify your impact! Be a part of the movement for change.

We are elated at this opportunity to curate a photographic portrayal - Safer Mumbai, Future Ready Mumbai for at the Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group Meeting in Mumbai. The exhibition was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Bharti Pravin Pawar, MoS, MoHFW, along with senior government officials, and UN representatives. The photographs portray the progress of the state and its effort in making the city of Mumbai ‘future ready’ DRR . Photo credits- BMC & M/s. Pravin Talan and We Photo & M/s. Niraj Sinha

International Day of Families is observed every year on 15 May. Let us take an opportunity to raise awareness about the issues related to families and to increase knowledge about the social, economic and demographic processes that affect them.
In frame is a family at Hanuman Mandir that believes that 'throughout many years, their bond is created, strengthened and maintained'
WePhoto salutes the bond existing in this family and every family in this world. 📷

Are you ready to learn how photography can be used as a powerful tool for storytelling?

Join us on 27th April for a one-hour online webinar facilitated by Mr Rahul Sharma , an experienced visual artist and photographer.

In this webinar, you'll discover how photographs can tell compelling stories and inspire viewers to take action. You'll learn about the art of visual storytelling, and how to use your camera to capture the essence of a moment and create a narrative that resonates with your audience.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from an expert and take your photography skills to the next level.

Sign up now to reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/dsJFWi-Y

On , we bring you the inspiring story of Santosh who is 62 years old and hails from Kalanaur, Haryana. He grew up facing many hardships due to his condition and had severe pain, bleeding and discomfort in his knees, elbows, ankle and other joints in his body but it did not come in the way of his accomplishments. His inspiring story proves that with determination, we can overcome any obstacle. Join WePhoto in supporting those with bleeding disorders and raising awareness.

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On , we bring you the inspiring story Santosh who is 62 years old and hails from Kalanaur, Haryana. He refused to let hemophilia define him. He grew up facing many hardships due to his condition. He had severe pain, bleeding and discomfort in his knees, elbows, ankle and other joints in his body but it did not come in the way of his accomplishments. His inspiring story proves that with determination, we can overcome any obstacle. Join WePhoto in supporting those with bleeding disorders and raising awareness. 📷

Meet Sunita, a resident of Son Garha who now lives with her family in Greater Noida. Her husband works as a sweeper, and to supplement their income, Sunita sells articles on the footpath. Her sole aim is to earn enough money so that her child, Bhola, can go to school and have a better future.

Unfortunately, Sunita's pregnancy was not an easy one. When she gave birth to Bhola with the help of a local 'dai,' she bled profusely, and the child was born malnourished. Due to a lack of access to proper medical care, Sunita was bedridden for several months, and it was a challenging time for both her and her child.

Sunita's story is not an isolated one. Many women in our country do not have access to proper healthcare facilities during pregnancy, leading to and deaths. This is why initiatives like National Safe Motherhood Day are crucial. Every year on 11th April, this day generates awareness about the need for care, medical check-ups, health support, and government initiatives to ensure safe motherhood.

Access to proper healthcare facilities during pregnancy is a basic right that every woman deserves. At We Photo, we aim to highlight the stories of women like Sunita, who have suffered due to a lack of access to proper healthcare.

On this National Safe Motherhood Day, let us come together to support the cause of safe motherhood and work towards ensuring that every woman has access to the healthcare facilities she deserves. 📷

Meet Sunita, a resident of Son Garha who now lives with her family in Greater Noida. Her husband works as a sweeper, and to supplement their income, Sunita sells articles on the footpath. Her sole aim is to earn enough money so that her child, Bhola, can go to school and have a better future.

Unfortunately, Sunita's pregnancy was not an easy one. When she gave birth to Bhola with the help of a local 'dai,' she bled profusely, and the child was born malnourished. Due to a lack of access to proper medical care, Sunita was bedridden for several months, and it was a challenging time for both her and her child.

Sunita's story is not an isolated one. Many women in our country do not have access to proper healthcare facilities during pregnancy, leading to and deaths. This is why initiatives like National Safe Motherhood Day are crucial. Every year on 11th April, this day generates awareness about the need for care, medical check-ups, health support, and government initiatives to ensure safe motherhood.

Access to proper healthcare facilities during pregnancy is a basic right that every woman deserves. At We Photo, we aim to highlight the stories of women like Sunita, who have suffered due to a lack of access to proper healthcare.

On this National Safe Motherhood Day, let us come together to support the cause of safe motherhood and work towards ensuring that every woman has access to the healthcare facilities she deserves.

On 7 April 2023 - World Health Day, WHO’s 75th anniversary year is an opportunity to look back at public health successes that have improved quality of life during the last seven decades.

envisions that all people have good health for a fulfilling life in a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world.

WePhoto stands with World Health Organization (WHO)on its mission to achieve

At We Photo we aim in providing photographs and narratives which are real and belong to the ecosystem we live in.

📷 Vicky Roy

Contact us to know how you can support us.

On 7 April 2023 - World Health Day

WHO’s 75th anniversary year is an opportunity to look back at public health successes that have improved quality of life during the last seven decades.
Health For All envisions that all people have good health for a fulfilling life in a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world.
WePhoto stands with on its mission to achieve Health For All.
At We Photo we aim in providing photographs and narratives which are real and belong to the ecosystem we live in. Contact us to know how you can support us. 📷

*Autistic people need alone time*
It is popularly believed that autistic people are quiet, non-vocal, and isolated individuals who prefer to withdraw from people rather than engage in a social environment. However the fact is that autistic people need time to react and recover from sensory overload.
People with autism often develop hypersensitivity to sight, taste, touch, smell, and other sensory stimuli, which may affect their present behavior and state of mind.
The best way to support autistic people during this period is to give them time to regulate and recover.
On this year, let us try to understand Autistic people and empathise with them. 📷

Joy is intangible.

Children of migrant workers settled along the banks of Yamuna, splashing around in its waters, oblivious of the deterioration of the Yamuna River. For them, it is a mere pool filled with undiscovered joy and continues to be part of their lives.

The photo by Solanki evokes pure joy.

On that joyful note, we wish you all a very Happy New Year.

Please keep taking wonderful photos and submit them to [email protected].

We got featured for the second time in the row by The Lancet !

'The entwined fate of humans and rivers' - a photo project by We Photo in collaboration with Foundation for People-centric Health Systems (FPHS)has won the prestigious Lancet Photography Competition 2022 - Sharpening the focus on health stories.

The winning photo published by The Lancet- World's leading medical journal Vol 400 December 17/24/31,2022 highlights that access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene practices remains out of reach for many disadvantaged people across the world.

Read the full story here : https://lnkd.in/gSzH4dxb

For our team (Rajiv Kumar solanki, Sindhuja Khajuria, Chandrakant Lahariya), it's a validation of the fact that photographs are a compelling way to highlight wider social issues - the very ethos of what We Photo stands for.

Do drop your photo stories related to water bodies in the comment section below.

There's no such thing as a man's job for these women who are breaking stereotypes and working in male-dominated sectors. According to a 2015 study by the McKinsey Global Institute, India could increase its GDP by up to 60% by 2025, if women participated the same as men.

A photo series on women in workforce across sectors.

Photo credit- Pic 1- Rahul Shriwastava

pic2&3 Rajiv Solanki

Water — a fundamental human right is a rare commodity for these migrant communities from Rajasthan and Haryana. Legal access to public services such as sanitation and water is denied to them - impacting the quality of life, household economy, social relationships, and health, especially those at-risk such as pregnant women, children, and the elderly.

Photos left to right:

1) and 2) The search for water led this young man to a leaking pipe in a nearby colony. It took him five trips to and fro to fetch water to take care of drinking and cooking needs for the next few days.

3) A child suffering from bacterial infection. During rains, the children play in the water accumulated on the roads containing f***l matter and dirty water overflowing from the drains.

📷 Rahul Shriwastava/ WePhoto2022

“I took this photograph in a remote village in Bundu block approximately 45 km from Ranchi, Jharkhand. It was during one of those field visits with a team of experts to understand the impact of the government interventions in the Aanganwadi Centres (AWCs)”, tells Niraj Sinha, an award-winning visual storyteller specialising in documentary photography.

Sinha further adds, “This old lady was sitting next to the AWC. Her wrinkled face and deep eyes intrigued me. I wanted to capture that moment, so I started chatting with her in the local language to break the ice. She was sitting against a dull wall and the photographer in me was scouting for the perfect light. I requested her to move to the other side and played around with the reflection of sunlight falling on the wall to softly lit her face. The textured mud wall somehow adds beauty to the portrait of this beautiful woman and her weathered face — a tell- tale of a life lived well.”

This striking image of a mother and her child against the backdrop of a soot-covered wall, mired in hopelessness and poverty, symbolizes the life of roughly 364 million people in India and 1 billion people in the world.

The series on 'inequities that exist' presents a visual narrative of the life of people living below the poverty line in India and how access to health, education, and basic amenities is an everyday struggle for them.

PHOTO- Ambedkar Basti, New Delhi, 2022

© rajiv_solanki

Our team wraps up visual documentation of stories, voices, and perspectives of tribal communities and their way of life amid dense forests.

The series documents age-old traditions and rituals still practiced by these indigenous communities — far removed from our present-day technology-enabled way of life.

Good farm practices ensure the production of safe, quality milk from healthy animals. The photo series on dairy sector in India captures traditional and modern farm practices from the perspective of animal health care, animal welfare, livestock development, nutrition, food safety, and public health.

📷 Kumar Solanki