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After nearly 28 years, The Communication Initiative (The CI) Global is entering a new chapter. Following a period of transition, the global website has been transferred to the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in South Africa, where it will be administered by the Social and Behaviour Change Communication Division. Wits' commitment to social change and justice makes it a trusted steward for The CI's legacy and future.
 
Co-founder Victoria Martin is pleased to see this work continue under Wits' leadership. Victoria knows that co-founder Warren Feek (1953–2024) would have felt deep pride in The CI Global's Africa-led direction.
 
We honour the team and partners who sustained The CI for decades. Meanwhile, La Iniciativa de Comunicación (CILA) continues independently at cila.comminitcila.com and is linked with The CI Global site.
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IREX Make a Better World Photo Contest

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Amateur and professional photographers around the world are invited to submit images of scenes and individuals around the world that reflect the tagline of international nonprofit organisation IREX: "Make a Better World". Photos should demonstrate one or more of 3 theme categories:

  1. "Strengthening Democracy & Governance - Photos should explore how citizens mobilize to increase civic engagement, encourage a strong civil society, and address issues related to good governance, conflict, gender, etc.
  2. Youth Leading Change - Photos should explore how youth influence and transform their communities to create lasting change as leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, and advocates of peace.
  3. Expanding Opportunities Through Technology - Photos should explore how technology helps citizens gain access to news, information, and education, while increasing livelihood and economic development."

There are 5 prizes total. A panel of international development and photography experts will choose the winners for the Grand Prize (US$500) and Best of Category (US$250, three total). The People's Choice will be decided by IREX's fans on Facebook. IREX may also select up to 5 honourable mention finalists. Winners will be announced no later than August 15 2014.

The main photo contest page is located here.

Application Info

Full contest rules and entry information are available here. In brief:

  • Entries are limited to 5 photos per person.
  • Entrants may only win one prize.
  • All entries must be in digital format and at the highest resolution possible in a .jpeg, .jpg, or .png format. Files submitted may not be larger than 10 megabytes.
  • All entrants must hold exclusive rights to the photographs they submit and by entering are claiming such ownership.

All entries must be received by Friday, July 18 2014 by 11 p.m. (EST). Entry is free and open to all, and there is no purchase necessary to enter or win the contest.

 

Click here to apply.

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Previous Winners

Click here to read about previous winners.

Source

IREX website, June 27 2014; and email from Erin Powell to The Communication Initiative on June 27 2014. Image credit: "Wonder World" by Pranab Basak, 2013 contest winner.