Projects should align with the theme and highlight the impact of NTDs on African women and girls and should demonstrate a deep understanding of the context by the photographer and offer new insights into the challenges and resilience of women and girls in this environment.

African Women in Photography (AWP), in partnership with the END Fund, invites proposals from African women and non-binary photographers to create a new body of work or extend an existing lens-based project. This commission will explore the lived experiences of women and girls affected by neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) across the continent in he END Fund's program countries (Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, Sierra Leone, Mali, Niger, Chad, Sudan, Eritrea, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Nigeria, Central African Republic (CAR), South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Angola, Rwanda, Burundi, Madagascar, and Zimbabwe).

The selected works will highlight the lives of these women while raising awareness about the profound impact of NTDs on health, education, economic opportunities, and social standing. This project offers an exciting opportunity to tell compelling visual stories that promote dialogue, social change, and a deeper understanding of the challenges African women face, as well as to celebrate their extraordinary contributions.

What winners receive

Five selected photographers will each receive a commission grant of USD $10,000 provided by the END Fund. The funds will support the development, production, and final delivery of their projects. The awarded projects must be completed within three months. Photographers will also receive mentorship, resources, and support from AWP and its network of established practitioners throughout the project.