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WIA WOMEN FOR ZERO HUNGER PROGRAM

Application Deadline: 29 February, 2024

LOCATION: France

Because food security is a fundamental right, because Stop Hunger and Women In Africa believe in the potential and determination of women to lift the most vulnerable communities out of hunger – together they created the Women for Zero Hunger program, in order to support associations fighting against hunger and food insecurity in Africa. Non-profit organizations are invited to applyby completing a detailed selection questionnaire.

ELIGIBILITY:

The program is accessible to nonprofit organizations with at least 3 years of experience

The association must be African or active in an African country

The association must work in at least one African Anglophone and/or Francophone country

The top 7 non-profit organizations will be pre-selected by WIA Philanthropy and Stop Hunger before being presented to the international jury of the program, which will select 3 associations! 

BENEFIT:

to be visible: to inspire, to be recognized and to have more impact;

to be mentored: to benefit from expert advice and personalized support;

to be funded: each of the 3 associative structures will receive €10,000. At the end of the mentoring program, one of the three finalist structures will be chosen by the jury members on the basis of pre-established criteria. In addition, the representative will be invited to the annual Stop Hunger event in Paris to receive a trophy and benefit from a crowdfunding operation during the event

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PRIX (VIRGINIA) INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION FOR WOMEN

Application Deadline: May 7, 2024 (Paris time).

LOCATION: France

Awarded every two years since 2012, The Prix Virginia is the first photography prize exclusively reserved for a woman photographer, regardless of her age or nationality. The work submitted must never have yet been exhibited in France and must not be the result of an editorial assignment or advertisement commission.

ELIGIBILITY:

The competition is free to enter.

The competition is open to women photographers, regardless of their nationality or age.

A complete resume Pdf format

A brief letter of intent written by the candidate describing the creative and artistic dimension of the work submitted. Pdf format

12 to 18 pictures free theme, in black and white and/or in colour. we strongly recommend they submit one cohesive body of work rather than single images. jpg

Each photo must be in jpeg format, 72 dpi and not exceed 2 MB (or Mb).
Each photo must be in jpeg format, 72 dpi and not exceed 2 MB (or Mb). Each photo must include in its title the number of the photograph, the name of the candidate, the title of the photograph, and the date. ex: 01_NameFirstName_PhotoTitle

The photographers may apply directly or other professional experts (photo editors, gallery owners, photo agents, and such) may apply for them

The photographs submitted must not have been published or exhibited in France heretofore. However, the artist may have already exhibited other works in France. However, the artist may have already exhibited other works in France.

BENEFIT:

The Sylvia S. Association will award 10.000 € to the winner.

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