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· World Health Organization (WHO) Mediacentre Photos
A multimedia collection of international health and development topics. When noted images are free to download and use, with copyright and credit [WHO source, name of the photographer]. See more under Topics and Photo-essays
Images document USAID initiatives and are arranged in On-line galleries and searchable by region, country and topic. USAID images are within the public domain - unless copyright or restriction is specified (contacting the copyright holder about use is the user’s responsibility). Image, should be credited to USAID and specific photographer, if noted.
· USAID Africa Bureau Photo Library
A collection of images documenting USAID initiatives in
A collection illustrating international development. Images are easily searchable by topic and country for non-commercial work. See Photo Library Terms & Conditions | World Bank Flickr photostream
· United Nations Photo Library (password login required)
This UN Photo web site contains a selection of the images in the UN Photo Library archives. Photographs depict the work of the UN and its specialized agencies. See: UN Photo Usage Guidelines
· Kanak Media (password login required)
Kanak Media offers some free images of the historical, cultural, religious, social aspects of
· National Institutes of Health (NIH) Image Bank
NIH Image Bank contains images from the collections of the 27 Institutes and Centers that comprise the National Institutes of Health. The collection includes general biomedical and science-related images, clinicians, computers, patient care-related images, microscopy images, and various exterior images. Images are in the public domain, with some restriction. No fee is charged, credit MUST be given. See: NIH Copyright Notification
Access all of the affiliated NIH Photo Galleries
· Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance Photo Gallery
This photo gallery contains photos of faith-based groups involved in HIV/AIDS work. New EAA Resource Library (under construction)
· IRIN Photo Unit (password login required)
The IRIN photo unit provides a public gallery of photographs relevant to humanitarian actors and international media. Print-quality photos can be downloaded free of charge for non-commercial use and cover the world’s most pressing humanitarian crises. See: IRIN Copyright
Free travel photos form around the world, easily searched by country and region Bigfoto images are royalty free with link back to website – a fee service is available for commercial use. See: Copyright Notice
A comprehensive collection of flag images. Some restrictions apply, proper credit required. See: Copyright and Disclaimer
· Public Health Image Library (PHIL)
PHIL is an extensive collection of still images, image sets, and multimedia files related to public health, created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Only public domain images are freely available.
· Library of Congress Prints & Photographs Online Catalog (PPOC)
A historical image collection. Library of Congress: Legal Notices
A catalog of images detailing the challenges and successes of efforts to improve lung health worldwide. Images may be used for any non-commercial purpose, but they may not be used, directly or indirectly, in part or in whole or in any shape and form whatsoever, in connection with the promotion of any specific company or product. From the World Lung Foundation.
Wellcome Images is a unique collection with themes ranging from medical and social history to contemporary healthcare and biomedical science. Low resolution free for non-profit educational use, fee for high resolution and contemporary works. Registration recommended.
This database covers all aspects of the Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases' (TDR) target diseases - African trypanosomiasis, Chagas disease, dengue, leishmaniasis, leprosy, lymphatic filariasis, malaria, onchocerciasis, schistosomiasis and tuberculosis.
· Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis (CMM)- Nanoworld Image Gallery
Microscopic images. Registration required. See CMM Homepage
A public photo reference. Contains general stock images arranged by topic.
Pictures of people, places and projects related to FAO's work. Photographs in the library are presented in a pop media player with captions and credits. Contact for use. All photos copyright FAO. Also see FAO photos' Flickr photostream
· International Rescue Committee (IRC) Photo-essays
Images presented in photo-essays that cover a variety of countries and development issues with emphasis on global humanitarian assistance programs for refugees and displaced persons. Also see, IRC News Form the Field for multimedia content. Images are available upon request. See: Terms of Use
Images of international health and development. Images are viewable by project in pop-up Also see, Web Features for additional albums and multimedia resources Images are available upon request. See: Terms of Use
· International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Photo Galleries
Images documenting humanitarian operations worldwide. The images a searchable by country and project galleries. Permission must be obtained in writing, in advance as outlined at the top of their photo gallery page.
Photographs donated by friends and family or taken by photographer Vera Cheal. To use photographs, contact The Africa Guide and give details of the photograph(s) you wish to use and how you want to use them.
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is a specialized agency of the United Nations. Photographs arranged by country; may be reproduced with written permission of IFAD.
· IMAGES - The IDRC Photo Library
IMAGES is an online searchable database providing access to the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) photo library. The collection contains thousands of digitalized images taken by researchers and professional photographers on the general topic of economic and social development. Images may be downloaded and used, without modification or alteration, for personal use only. Prior written permission must be obtained from the International Development Research Centre for commercial or public use.
· Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Photo Gallery
The
Photoshare is a service of K4H (Knowledge for Health) based at the
UNESCO’s online photo library displays images related to the organization’s activities. Photobank is arranged by topic. See: Rights & Permissions
Majority World is a new global initiative founded through the collaboration between The Drik Picture Library of Bangladesh and kijijiVision in the
A photographic portal to help picture buyers and researchers find suitable stock photos for any media. Photographs are copyright protected and available for licensing direct from the copyright holder.
Drik picture library was set up in 1989 with the vision that photographers and writers from the developing world would be given a chance to portray their people and their cultures through their own eyes. Drik operates as a successful photo agency providing services to institutions, the Bangladesh Government, local companies, UN agencies and leading international publications.
A collection of stock images focused on supporting developing country photographers. Image are searchable by region and country.
· Fotosearch Stock Photography and Footage
Fotosearch allows you to search dozens of royalty-free, commercial stock photo collections at once. Search by various image types (e.g. photographs, photo objects, illustration, clip art, footage) or browse by collection (e.g. Corbis, EyeWire).
Kanak Media offers stock images and accepts photo assignments for editorial and news coverage.
· Global Aware (GA) International Image Database
Global Aware's member photographers are committed to using their images for the furthering of human rights, civil justice and democracy. GA's online database contains images available for purchase directly from the photographers.
· Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
IHM's online database provides access to the collection of the History of Medicine Division (HMD) of the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM). The collection includes portraits, pictures of institutions, caricatures, genre scenes, and graphic art, illustrating the social and historical aspects of medicine. See Copyright & Permission and Order Image
· Photo Oikoumene - World Council of Churches
Service suspended: See Photo Oikoumene Archive A specialized database of photos related to church and society, supplying editors, journalists, agencies, publishers, audio-visual producers and other multipliers with pictures of professional quality that document the life of the ecumenical movement.
Worldview's royalty-free stock images, available for a licensing fee, cover a variety subjects in international development.
· AP IMAGES Associated Press (password login required)
Worldwide Photojournalism, assignment series available.
· M/MC Health Communication Materials Database
The Media/Materials Clearinghouse provides access to the world's most comprehensive and collection of health communication. The collection includes calendars, flipcharts, kits, posters, pamphlets, novelty items, videos and training materials. Database records include information on copyright, images, PDF files, audio and video clips.
· International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) Gallery
A collection of images related to international election assistance and democracy and governance. Images are viewable in embedded media slideshows.
· Christian National Council of Pakistan (CNC) Galleries
Images document CNC’s religious, social, welfare and relief services in 16 major cities and hundreds of remote and rural areas in
· Avert
A collection media related to international HIV/AIDS. Rights are restricted, contact information for copyright holder is provided in photo record.
· Polio Eradication Photo Documentary
The photographs were taken between 1997 and 2001 by Ellyn W. Ogden, MPH, the Worldwide Polio Eradication Coordinator for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), while observing national immunization days and other polio activities on behalf of USAID’s Polio Eradication Initiative.
· UNHCR - Refugee Women: A Pictorial Gallery
The photographs in this gallery show some of the many roles uprooted women play around the world.
· Global
Photographs document global interventions and are arrange by topic. Copyright restrictions, use is forbidden. See: Legal Notice
· Smithsonian Photography Initiative
A great historical collection of more than 13 million images encompassing the over seven hundred collections of the Smithsonian museums and research centers. Collections are organized by museum and discipline: Arts & Literature | Culture & Society | History & Geography | Industry & Technology | Nature & Science
See: Terms of Use
· ARTstor
ARTstor - digital library of nearly one million images focused on art, humanities, and social sciences. Images for are research and pedagogical purposes. See: Terms of Use
An image search of the World Wide Web
An image search of the World Wide Web
An image search of the World Wide Web
