The World Press Photo Foundation is an independent body based in the Netherlands. Every year it organises the world’s most important photojournalism competition, followed by an exhibition which travels around the globe. Photographers and agencies all over the world participate in the competition, and during the year about 3000 photographers from 93 different countries have entered their work.
The result is an overview of everything that has happened over the year in society, science, sports, culture and, above all, human life, of great emotional impact. To create it, photographers often risk their lives and trade their freedom for an opportunity to complete their work. The Foundation’s expenses are partly covered by income from leasing out the exhibition. Additional funds are provided by sponsors such as Canon, Eastman Kodak Company and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
The World Press Photo Foundation is an independent body based in the Netherlands. Every year it organises the world’s most important photojournalism competition, followed by an exhibition which travels around the globe. Photographers and agencies all over the world participate in the competition, and during the year about 3000 photographers from 93 different countries have entered their work.
The result is an overview of everything that has happened over the year in society, science, sports, culture and, above all, human life, of great emotional impact. To create it, photographers often risk their lives and trade their freedom for an opportunity to complete their work. The Foundation’s expenses are partly covered by income from leasing out the exhibition. Additional funds are provided by sponsors such as Canon, Eastman Kodak Company and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.