The SANC for UNESCO IHP is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Photo Story Competition on Citizen Science for Water, launched in September 2024 as part of the 50th anniversary celebration of UNESCO IHP.
“A picture is worth a thousand words’’
Photography turns abstract concepts into visual realities, tells inspiring stories in an instant, and helps spread awareness on water issues through accessible means.
What is a photo story?
A photo story is a means of visual storytelling, narrating a series of images to provide insight into a specific topic.
Why Participate?
Winners were exhibited at curated exhibition by UNISA Awards for winners Featured in the South Africa Photo Story Book Free copy of Photo Story book for winners Recognition and visibility through South African National Committee for UNESCO IHP channels and initiatives internationally.
5 Themes to Explore to tell your story were
Water & Citizen Science Water & Partnerships Water & Education Water & Culture Water & Communities
Each photo story
had to speak to one of the 5 themes, with a maximum of 3 Photo Story entries by a single photographer.
Competition Rules and guidelines and Photo Licence Agreement
Highlights & Achievements
- Over 70 powerful submissions were received from across South Africa, capturing visual narratives of water’s relationship with culture, education, science, communities, and citizen action.
- A distinguished panel selected the Top 25 Photo Stories, which form content uploaded for public viewing.
- The Photo Story Book, featuring the selected stories, was officially launched, printed, and distributed to stakeholders and competition participants.
- The book is available in e-book format, allowing wide access to viewers both in South Africa and globally.
View the Top 25 Photo Stories
- Dylan de Klerk
- Ruth Modisha
- Kefentse Molekoa
- Boitshoko Segoati
- Abulele Mbiza
- Mashudu Makhado
- Jason Mackay
- Center for Biological Control
- Kgotlhelelo Seagiso
- Wiki West
- Makgabo Van Niekerk
- Tarryn Johnston
- Jacqueline Goldin
- Ayanda William Kwali
- Amber Sinton-Hewitt
- Nonkululeko Malomane
- Tumisang Trevor Menyoko
- Kamvalethu Lwabi
- Nombini Zingisa Gono
- Jeremy Shelton
- Fundiswa Cele
- Rerani Ramaano
- Salomien Reyneke
- Thabang Moeng
Access the E-Book
To view/ download the Photo Story Book,
Scan the QR code:
or click the link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/PT92cLpebc
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