Photoshare Newsletter - June 2007

Featured Photos
Photoshare Blog
Photography Policy Development
Search Tips: Nutrition
Best Practice Spotlight
Photos Needed

1. Featured Photos

In the last month, Photoshare cataloged photos sent in from around the world for inclusion in the general collection. See below for highlights of new contributions:

Pakistan - New Photos from Joseph Simkin

A young male studies at an English primary school provided by Hushe Welfare & Development Organization (HWDO), Hushe village, Balochistan province, Pakistan. HWDO is renting space for the school from a Maddrassa (Islam religious school) until they have funding to build their own school. © 2006 Jacob Simkin, Courtesy of Photoshare [Photo ID: 392-13]

A child attends Quran reading class at H11 Relief Camp in Islamabad, Pakistan. Over 1500 children live in the camp, all of whom lost their homes during the October 2005 Earthquake. © 2006 Jacob Simkin, Courtesy of Photoshare [Photo ID: 392-4]

See all of Jacob Simkin's Photos

Bangladesh- New Photos from Bangladesh Center for Communication Programs

Adolescents work in a small group during a "Know Yourself" Life Skills Workshop in Ghoraghat, Bangladesh, as part of the Adolescent Reproductive Health (ARH) program developed by the Bangladesh Center for Communication Programs (BCCP). © 2004 Bangladesh Center for Communication Programs, Courtesy of Photoshare[Photo ID: 124-7]

Adolescent males participate in a "Know Yourself" Life Skills Workshop in Jessore, Bangladesh, as part of the Adolescent Reproductive Health (ARH) program developed by the Bangladesh Center for Communication Programs (BCCP). © 2004 Bangladesh Center for Communication [Photo ID: 124-20]

See all of Bangladesh Center for Communication's Photos

India - New Photos from Gopal Bhattacharjee

Health workers distribute free medicine to the pilgrims of "Gangasagar" (where the Ganges River meets the Bay of Bengal) in a temporary camp at Kolkata, India. Every year millions of pilgrims from all over India take shelter here on the way to the "Gangasagar holy bath." © 2007 Gopal Bhattacharjee, Courtesy of Photoshare [Photo ID: 121-8]

A doctor examines a child during a free dental checkup camp at an educational fair beside EM bypass, Kolkata, India. Indian children often suffer physical deficiencies due to malnutrition, including dental problems like cavities and root canals. This health camp also helps to promote awareness of child health issues. © 2007 Gopal Bhattacharjee, Courtesy of Photoshare [Photo ID: 121-7]

See all of Gopal Bhattacharjee's Photos

Peru - New Photos from Alfredo L. Fort

See all of Alfredo L. Fort's Photos

Cambodia - New Photos from Stéphane Janin

A man in a Cambodian village examines health communication materials about avian influenza given to him by members of the Sovanna Phum Arts Association. The group is performing educational plays about avian influenza throughout rural Cambodia. © 2007 Stéphane Janin, Courtesy [Photo ID: 383-64]

See all of Stéphane Janin's Photos

Zambia & Botswana- New Photos from Lee Mantini

A billboard in Livingstone, Zambia, promotes prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) services. In Livingstone, billboard advertisements for cell phones and tourist facilities are rapidly replacing most of the health promotion signs along the roadways. © 2007 Lee Mantini, Courtesy of Photoshare [Photo ID: 133-25]

See all of Lee Mantini's Photos

2. Photoshare Blog

Join the Discussion!

http://www.photoshare.org/blog

3. Photography Policy Development

Draft Photography Policy | Informed Consent Guide | Photographer Contracts Guide | Policy Worksheet

Note: The information provided here is not a qualified legal opinion. You should seek legal advice if you have any questions or doubts about your use of images or about copyright law and legal protection.

Introduction

Photoshare's guides and resources are intended to serve as a recommendation for developing a Photography Policy for organizations engaged in international health and development. The samples and tools are designed chiefly for the protection of human photo subjects and to ensure that employees/photographers have an understanding of their role in the development of health communication materials.

Visit: http://www.photoshare.org/photopolicy/photopolicy.php

4. Search Tips - Nutrition

Looking for photos related to nutrition? Try these keywords when you search the Photoshare database (click on the keyword links below to go directly to search results):

5. Best Practice Spotlight

Photoshare would like to recognize UNESCO for including the photographer's credit along with Photoshare captions in the publication Strategy for Responding HIV and AIDS. See also: more information on Crediting Photoshare Images (PowerPoint).

6. Photos Needed

Photoshare generally needs more photos of the following subjects from ALL REGIONS.

Malaria Prevention and Treatment

Bednets

Tobacco Control

Contraceptive Implants

Sharing photos makes a difference! Amateur and professional photographers alike have a unique opportunity in the field to capture the realities of urban and rural life in developing countries, as well as global efforts to improve health and save lives. Through your eyes, others can see programs in action and the people they serve - youth, women, men, families, and communities.

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