Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 26 (ANI): NotJustArt, a Youth4Jobs enterprise, in partnership with Adani GreenXTalks, has introduced the launch of the fifth version of the Global Ability Photography Challenge (GAPC) 2026, India’s largest inclusive pictures problem for individuals with disabilities.
The competitors, open globally and free to enter, is completely for individuals with disabilities.
Over its previous 4 editions, the Global Ability Photography Challenge has grown into an inclusive international platform, reaching over 8 million folks, inspiring greater than 50,000 contributors and attracting entries from over 30 international locations. Last yr, the exhibition was showcased in Japan and Dubai, a launch stated.
The GAPC has invited photographers with disabilities — each novice {and professional} — to submit work that displays their views and lived experiences. By bringing these narratives into the mainstream, the GAPC goals to increase illustration and reshape perceptions of incapacity, the discharge stated.
Meera Shenoy, Founder and CEO, Youth4Jobs Foundation, stated, ‘The Global Ability Photography Challenge demonstrates clearly that, when given a platform, individuals with disabilities don’t simply take part — they lead with distinctive and highly effective views. Many of our winners encourage by creatively overcoming a number of challenges and are actually breaking new floor.’
Jeet Adani, Director, Adani Airports Holdings Ltd, stated, ‘We are delighted to take part with NotJustArt and Youth4Jobs Foundation to supply a platform that showcases international PwD expertise and brings them collectively to compete in one of the vital stunning, artistic and common hobbies – pictures. Indeed, each image will probably be price a thousand phrases.’
To recognise and rejoice distinctive expertise, the competitors carries a considerable prize pool and a number of alternatives for international publicity. The first prize is of Rs 5,00,000, second prize of Rs 3,00,000 and third prize is of Rs 2,00,000.
The fourth to tenth prizes are of Rs 1,00,000 every
The prime 20 entries will probably be featured in a curated exhibition, the discharge stated.
The prime 10 winners will obtain trophies designed by internationally acclaimed product designer Michael Foley, the founding father of Foley Designs and TLV Solutions. All contributors will obtain certificates of participation.
The award ceremony and exhibition will probably be held on June 24, 2026, in Ahmedabad. Travel and lodging will probably be coated for chosen Indian winners and one worldwide participant. Selected entries can even be featured throughout media platforms and international campaigns. (ANI)