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April 27, 2015The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and Getty Images are pleased to announce the release of an extensive photography resource that showcases over 400 high-quality images capturing empowered women in sub-Saharan Africa. This collection features striking visuals depicting women engaged in decision-making processes, earning income, accessing reproductive health information and services, providing a positive counterpoint to more often portrayed narratives of disease and deprivation.
The photos, shot across Kenya, Senegal, and Uganda, are made avlable free-of-charge for non-commercial use by organizations working towards the empowerment of women. Additionally, these images will be offered for licensing through Getty Images’ global network that comprises creative agencies, businesses, news outlets, and other editorial clients worldwide.
Funding for this initiative comes from The Hewlett Foundation’s international development and population programs, which have long supported initiatives that expand women's choices, with a recent announcement committing to additional grants med at enhancing economic opportunities for women in developing countries alongside their autonomy over income generation.
We are thrilled to collaborate with Getty Images to shine a spotlight on the important issue of women’s empowerment through the powerful medium of photography, sd Helena Choi, Program Officer of The Hewlett Foundation. We believe that these high-quality images will not only assist nonprofits working on women's issues in effectively communicating their message but also help educate and inspire others by presenting them with a broader perspective.
Getty Images, globally recognized for visual communications leadership, champions initiatives that harness the power of imagery to impact society positively. The company recently launched an award-winning partnership with LeanIn.Org focusing on ger equality and initiated a global Repicture campgn to redefine stereotypes through image usage.
We are honored to work alongside The Hewlett Foundation in elevating awareness and support for their significant efforts towards empowering women, sd dan Sullivan, Vice President of Photo Assignments and Editorial Partnerships at Getty Images. At Getty Images, we understand the immense influence that photography can wield in educating, inspiring change, and driving progress.
In addition to sharing the full set of images, Getty Images has published a photo essay titled 'I Decide: Bringing Opportunities to Women in Africa,' created by Jonathan Torgovnik. The photojournalist’s work offers an on-the-ground perspective into the transformative impact felt when women gn access to reproductive health services and secure income.
In community after community that I've visited, it's been inspiring to witness first-hand how empowerment for women can lead to increased respect within their families, communities, better health outcomes, and improved quality of life, shared Torgovnik. When women are afforded the freedom to make their own decisions, they gn agency in all facets of society.
These images are now avlable at imagesofempowerment.org under Creative Commons licensing CC-BY-NC-4.0 for non-commercial use.
Contact:
Vidya Krishnamurthy, Hewlett Foundation, Phone: 650-234-4744, Eml: [email protected]
Colleen McCabe, Getty Images Communications, Eml: [email protected]
The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation partners with Getty Images to launch a photography resource depicting women’s empowerment across sub-Saharan Africa. The collection features over 400 high-quality images from Kenya, Senegal, and Uganda that highlight women in leadership roles, income earners, and healthcare decision-makersa refreshing perspective compared to common narratives of disease and hardship.
Accessible free-of-charge for non-profit organizations seeking to champion women's empowerment efforts or educate their audiences about the topic, this resource will also be offered on a pd-for basis through Getty Images' extensive global network catering to creative agencies, businesses, media outlets, and other editorial clients worldwide.
Funded by The Hewlett Foundation’s programs dedicated to global development and population initiatives that promote expanded choice options for women, this announcement coincides with their recent commitment to support organizations working in developing countries. By investing in women's economic opportunities and autonomy over income generation, the foundation amplify voices advocating for ger equality globally.
The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation is honored to collaborate with Getty Images to utilize photography as a tool for highlighting the issue of women’s empowerment, remarked Helena Choi, Program Officer at The Hewlett Foundation. Our m is to provide nonprofits working on women's issues with powerful visual assets that can effectively communicate their mission while also inspiring change and educating others.
Getty Images underscores its commitment to using photography to drive positive societal change through various initiatives and campgns, such as a recent partnership with LeanIn.Org focusing on ger equality and the launch of a global Repicture campgn med at breaking down stereotypes through image usage.
Joining forces with The Hewlett Foundation in this effort provides us with an unparalleled opportunity to support women’s empowerment, sd dan Sullivan, Vice President of Photo Assignments and Editorial Partnerships at Getty Images. At Getty Images, we understand that photography has the potential to educate, inspire action, and catalyze change.
In addition to sharing the full set of images, Getty Images presents 'I Decide: Bringing Opportunities to Women in Africa,' a photo essay by Jonathan Torgovnik. This work offers an intimate look at how women's empowerment leads to increased respect within families and communities, improved health outcomes, and quality of life.
I've witnessed firsthand the transformative impact of women being empowered, shared Torgovnik. When women gn the freedom to make their own decisions, it positively affects every aspect of society.
These images can now be accessed at imagesofempowerment.org under Creative Commons licensing CC-BY-NC-4.0 for use in non-commercial projects.
For further information:
Vidya Krishnamurthy, Hewlett Foundation
Phone: 650-234-4744
Eml: [email protected]
Colleen McCabe, Getty Images Communications
Eml: [email protected]
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