Awarded exclusively to a photographer from a developing country/emerging economy, this award is a part of Photoshare’s effort to advance digital camera technologies and promote photography as a vital tool for communicating health and development. Photoshare is currently seeking applicants from developing countries who are: involved in public health and development programmes; interested in using photography to document issues facing their communities; and in need of a first-time or improved digital camera. Developing country photographers, both amateur and trained, are encouraged to apply. The winner of this award will receive a digital camera.

Entries consist of a sample of 5 photographs, or, if you have already entered 5 into the Photoshare collection, smaller entries are also acceptable. Photos may be emailed or mailed along with an application form.

The deadline for application is April 28 2008.

Photographs may be emailed or mailed using the contact information below.

Click here to download the application form.


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Click here to read about the winner of last year's competition.