Worldwide, creative communities believe that people with disabilities have the power to present a unique attitude in the industry.
In India, UNESCO and its partner organizations, to highlight this artistic, have recently organized partners before the third global power photography challenge (GAPC) in the capital Delhi.
For this photography competition, more than 320 people with disabilities around the world presented their paintings.
These pictures were, the 20 applicants selected for the last episode of the Global Power Photography Challenge (GAPC) held at the UNESCO office in India, their 8 winners were awarded for their extraordinary artist.
Inspirational story and examples of perseverance
One of the winners is the blind photographer of Andhra Pradesh, Bujanga Prasada Sai Mohit Visa. The Mohit received the Mohit Award for the sunset over the Godavari River.
Mohit explained, “This was the last minute shot. We were waiting for it for a long time. My friends helped me. Using the camera and lens I helped see the picture better.”
Mohit is a visually impaired student, “I can’t see at all with one eye from birth, and the other has a problem with the other in the eyes of Ratina and Cornea. “
Mohit said, “I never thought that photography hobbies would bring me to UNESCO’s home. These national platforms inspired to develop their skills and contribute to contributing to a more uniform world.
In this third edition of the GAPC, a total of 320 people from 5 countries were present.
Of these, 23 entries have reached the final list. Each image presents a glimpse of life full of tolerance, determination and creativity.
Tim Curtis, director of the UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia present on the occasion, said, “These images presented in this exhibition deepened me and deepens emotions, each film tells a story – the story of the victory of the human spirit.”
“Some images reflect unique cultural and geographical references, while others challenge the superstitions prevailing on disability and power. These images collectively remind us that creativity has no limits and all people, their opinion is entitled to get the platform to share.”
Target and achieve
The main goal of this photography challenge was to encourage society to see people with disabilities and to see a new light by promoting their stories.
For this, the Youth 4 Jobs Team organized workshops with professional photographers for the disabled who wanted to learn photography. Mobile photography techniques were emphasized in remote areas.
Another award winner, another award winner Yadgiri Nitin said that he actually sat on an old tree from his phone and took pictures of colored parrots.
The GAPC initiative, which started in Hyderabad, has taken the form of a global program. Former winners have been able to get international identity. In the first year of the event, one of the award winners had the opportunity to participate in a photo workshop in Austria.
In the second year, this initiative took a global form and people around the world participated in it.
During a conference in 2024, the former winner of Srivatson bought the Esal Foundation.
Rajesh Agarwal, Secretary of the Department of Empowerment of the Government of India, praised the participants, saying, “When people can achieve so much in spite of countless challenges and are happy, it inspires others. This effort offers peace, purpose and meaningful employment opportunities.
At the same time, Chief of Staff Radhika Kaul Batra of the UNS Resident Co -ordinator office of India reminds everyone, “Today, when we are celebrating the extraordinary success of youth, we need to understand that there is a good and inclusive world there is a lot of work.”
