http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/2012-cgap-photo-contest An entire Lightstalkers thread via RSS/XML. en-us <p><font size="2"><i>Over the past six years we’ve asked you to use your imagination in capturing the diversity and dynamism of microfinance. As a result, stunning images have been shared all around the world. This year, we’re asking you to focus on a broader set of issues relating to financial inclusion. Help us show the vast varieties of ways in which poor households use formal and informal mechanisms to manage their household finances, to save, to invest, and to manage risk. By sharing your photos, you’ll reach countless others, and help us tell a remarkable story of innovation and ingenuity in the uses of finance to improve lives.</i></font></p> <p><font size="2"><strong>WHO:</strong> The CGAP Photo Contest is open to all photographers at least 18 years of age, except the operational team of CGAP, the World Bank, and their immediate families.</font></p> <p><font size="2"><strong>WHAT:</strong> We are looking for original, striking images of the impact of microfinance and financial inclusion around the world. These images may reflect a range of products and services, institutions, and methodologies, and may touch on a broad range of social, economic, developmental, and technological issues. We encourage entries from all regions, in both rural and urban settings.</font></p> <p><font size="2"><strong>WHEN:</strong> All entries must be submitted online at <a href="http://photocontest.cgap.org">photocontest.cgap.org</a> and received by CGAP before midnight EST 3 September 2012.</font></p> <p><font size="2"><strong>HOW:</strong> A total of up to 20 photographs may be submitted per person. Entries may be entered by uploading digital files. Each photo submission must be accompanied by a brief description of the photo and how it reflects advances in access to finance, as well as the country where the photo was taken. <strong>Please limit your captions to 250 characters or less.</strong></font></p> <p><font size="2"><strong>LEGAL CONDITIONS:</strong> For CGAP to accept your entry, we need you to agree to the following <a href="http://www.cgap.org/p/site/c/template.rc/1.26.3012/">Legal Conditions.</a> <p><font size="2"><strong>PEOPLE'S CHOICE:</strong> This year, we have introduced a new People's Choice prize. A winner will be determined by receiving the most "Likes." Be sure to "Like" your favorite photos in the contest gallery to help us recognize this year's People's Choice Winner.</font></p> <p><font size="2"><strong><a href="http://www.cgap.org/p/site/c/template.rc/1.26.16426/">Click here for a complete list of contest details, including this year's prizes, judges, and contest dates.</a> </strong></font></p> Mon, 11 Jun 2012 19:45:14 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/2012-cgap-photo-contest