NGO Alliance InterAction Announces 14th Annual Effective Assistance Photography Contest

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- InterAction, the largest alliance of international NGOs and partners in the United States focused on the world's poor and most vulnerable, has opened submissions for its 14th annual Effective Assistance Photography Contest.

Across the globe, groundbreaking acts of innovation, self-reliance, partnerships and shared value happen every day. Such acts are essential to building a more sustainable, just and inclusive world – together. For more than a decade, InterAction's photo contest has honored these acts. This year, the tradition continues.

Photographers – professional and amateur – are encouraged to submit their most powerful photos that illustrate effective and inspiring efforts in international relief and development. Examples of self-reliance, innovative technology, shared values and partnerships are encouraged, though entries are not limited to those categories. All images should be of work done outside of the United States.

CONTEST RULES AND ENTRY GUIDELINES
The contest opens October 19, 2015; entry is open to all, with the exception of current InterAction staff. The deadline to submit is January 15, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

All images should be of work done outside of the United States and photographers should own the rights to any images submitted. By entering a submission, entrants are granting InterAction royalty-free, non-exclusive rights to display, distribute, reproduce and create derivative works of their entry. When reproduced by InterAction, all photographs will be credited to the photographer when possible.

For the complete list of contest rules, photo requirements and to complete the application, visit www.interaction.org/photo.

PRIZES
One Grand Prize Winner will receive a $1,000 prize and the Effective Assistance Photography Certificate. The winning photo will also be presented at InterAction's 2016 Forum, April 18-20, 2016. Three Runners Up will receive a $100 prize and have their photographs displayed in an online gallery at www.interaction.org. Six Honorable Mentions will have their photographs displayed on an online gallery at www.interaction.org.

ONLINE RESOURCES

• Learn more about the contest in this short YouTube video.
• Check out 2015's winning photos.
• Read about 2015's winner as profiled by NPR's Goats & Soda Blog.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
For questions on photo submissions, contest rules or cross-promotional opportunities please contact Sarah Siguenza at 202-667-8227 or via email. Media inquiries regarding the photo contest or Forum 2015 should be directed to Burt Edwards at 202-552-6554 or via email.

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Do you have great #humanitarian or #globaldev photos? Enter @InterActionOrg's #IAPhotoContest by Jan 15: www.interaction.org/photo  

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Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZXnMFLwq90 
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SOURCE InterAction