Women Photographers Living in Conflict, Violence or Humanitarian Crisis Areas
The VISIBLES Project is a program focused on an exhibition of photographs taken by women photographers living in countries affected by conflict. This collective exhibition is accompanied by discussion panels and, starting in 2024, includes ongoing mentorship and a support program for the selected photographers through a photography competition. The main goal of the VISIBLES project is to give visibility to the work of women photographers living in countries at war or facing social conflict. The first phase of the project takes shape through a photography exhibition showcasing a selection of award-winning works from an annual open-themed competition, open to both professionals and amateurs. The exhibition, held mainly in Paris (and in other locations each year), the world’s art capital and an international platform, aims not only to empower these women and promote their work, but also to highlight the conflict situations in their home countries.
Presentation of the VISIBLES MMXXV Project
The program is open to women photographers, both amateurs and professionals, valuing particularly creativity and photographic instinct both artistic and documentary. We celebrate art and use photography as a means of empowerment for the population, by encouraging more women to explore and to immerse themselves in the field of photography, by promoting their integration, their professional growth and their artistic development.
VISIBLES is not just an exhibition — it’s also a journey of support and empowerment.
The VISIBLES project is a space where photography, whether artistic or documentary, becomes testimony. VISIBLES empowers women photographers from regions affected by conflict and crisis by providing them with a global platform for their stories and resilience to shine through their lenses.
A project by the NGO Pim Pam Pum. Giving visibility to the voices of women photographers in conflict zones.
visibles@pimpampum.fr
If you’d like to discover the winners of previous editions, you can visit our Instagram page.
VISIBLES MMXXV | 4th edition
Women Photographers
VISIBLES MMXXV | 4th edition
Being a female photogrpagher in a male-dominated field is tough. Doing this amid a national crisis adds even more challenges. Women creating art in these conditions deserve recognition. Our goal is to offer a safe space and to offer the possibility ofexhibiting the work of women photographers who, due to their living conditions, face great challenges in exhibiting their art.
We believe photography, both artistic and documentary, sparks a deep conversation about ongoing social crises. It connects the public to the realities in photographers' home countries. These images tell stories and build an empathetic bond with viewers. Photography empowers individuals and serves as an accessible profession. It provides a platform for photographers to express themselves and inspire others.
Being a female photogrpagher in a male-dominated field is tough. Doing this amid a national crisis adds even more challenges. Women creating art in these conditions deserve recognition. Our goal is to offer a safe space and to offer the possibility ofexhibiting the work of women photographers who, due to their living conditions, face great challenges in exhibiting their art.
We believe photography, both artistic and documentary, sparks a deep conversation about ongoing social crises. It connects the public to the realities in photographers' home countries. These images tell stories and build an empathetic bond with viewers. Photography empowers individuals and serves as an accessible profession. It provides a platform for photographers to express themselves and inspire others.
Testimonials from Women Awardees of the VISIBLES Project (Previous Editions)
Become a Cultural Representative
Commitment
From August 4 to December 20, 2025
Your commitment can last 1, 2, or 3 months.
The role of local representatives
- Share the VISIBLES call for applications in your networks, particularly among female photographers, artists and collectives.
- Connect us with key local contacts: women creators, cultural spaces, NGOs, media or universities who can help disseminate information.
- Act as a cultural bridge between your country and the VISIBLES community, providing insight into local context and needs.
- Promote visibility and inclusion, especially of women living in conflict zones, whose stories and voices are often ignored.
The benefits of being a local representative
- Be part of an international cultural project.
- Gain experience in coordination and awareness.
- Building connections in the art and NGO world.
- Strengthen your communication and leadership skills.
- Receive a certificate of participation.
- Increase your visibility through our platforms.
- Make a real impact by supporting women's voices.
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Most Frequently Asked Questions | VISIBLES MMXXV Project Participation
VISIBLES MMXXV is an international photography project and exhibition organized by ONG Pim Pam Pum. It highlights the work of women photographers living in conflict zones, areas of violence, or humanitarian crises, giving visibility to their resilience, talent, and perspectives.
- Call for applications: September 22, 2025-
- Application deadline: October 22, 2025
- Announcement of selected works: November 2, 2025
- Exhibition opening in Paris: Between November 12 and December 15. The exact date will be announced to selected participants.
Participants must reside in one of the invited countries:
Palestine, Ukraine, Sudan, Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Myanmar, Syria, Yemen, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Colombia, Nigeria, DR Congo, Somalia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Central African Republic, Mozambique, Cameroon, Haiti, Venezuela, Ecuador, Mexico, Ethiopia.
No. VISIBLES welcomes beginners, amateurs, and professionals alike. What matters is your ability to tell a story and convey emotion through your images.
The theme is open: you can submit photos on any subject that is important to you.
Each participant can submit between 2 and 5 photos.
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Complete the online form (link available on our website and social media).
Submit your photos in JPEG format (1-5MB each, in RGB mode).
- You can start applying on September 22, 2025 by completing this form VISIBLES MMXXV or by sending your application to visibles@pimpampum.fr
- Application deadline: October 22, 2025
Your photos will be exhibited internationally.
Participation in a round table with experts and the public.
Personalized mentoring for 3 months to help you develop your career.
Featured on social media and the website of the NGO Pim Pam Pum.
- The jury's selection will be announced on November 2, 2025 via email, on Instagram and on our website.
- The selected works will be exhibited in Paris (main exhibition), Madrid and Venezuela (Margarita Island).
- A public vote on Instagram will determine the “Coup de Cœur” prize.
- 25 winners will participate in a 3-month mentoring program.
Even if you are not selected, you are encouraged to attend the exhibitions and discussions. Some non-selected participants may also be invited to open masterclasses as part of the mentorship program.
The project is organized by the Paris-based non-profit organization Pim Pam Pum, which works with vulnerable populations through art, culture, and education. Since MMXXV, the VISIBLES project has been coordinated in collaboration with cultural representatives and refugees to ensure inclusion.
Cultural representatives serve as a vital link between the NGO Pim Pam Pum and the communities of female photographers in their home countries. Their role ensures the authenticity and inclusivity of the project. Their responsibilities include:
Broadcast: Help communicate the project locally to reach the most vulnerable female photographers.
Support: Provide guidance to participants throughout the application process.
Link : Volunteers representing their countries serve as a direct channel of communication between the photographers and the NGO team. They are not authorized to organize additional events or create partnerships on behalf of the NGO. They only disseminate official information about the VISIBLES MMXXV project provided by the NGO.
Cultural representatives are essential to the success of the project, but it is important to understand what their role is don't understand:
They are not part of the jury. They do not participate in the photo selection process.
They are not project organizers or managers. Their role is to facilitate and support, not to disseminate the overall project strategy.
They are not financial agents. They do not manage the project's finances or payments.
They are not politicians. Their mission is solely to support the public and artists, regardless of political issues.
Follow our news on:
Instagram : @ong_pimpampum
Facebook : ONG_Pim Pam Pum
Web Site: www.pimpampum.fr
Previous editions of the VISIBLES project
Important information
This competition is for enthusiastic photographers, beginners and professionals alike.
Through the power of images, we aim to raise public awareness of the challenges facing women in these regions and highlight their resilience in the face of adversity, while at the same time promoting gender equality and sustainable development.
This year, we are awarding a special prize to one of the photographs related to the resident photographer's country of origin and a second prize to the photo chosen by the public.
DETAILS OF MY PARTICIPATION AS A PHOTOGRAPHER
🔗 Download the Call for Applications (French)
To participate, you must send an email with your proposal
to visibles@pimpampum.fr
Your email must include the following elements
- Between 1 and 5 photographs.
- Images JPEG format.
- Image titles: yourname_nameofthephoto_01.jpeg
- A text document listing the title of each photograph (or untitled photograph, if applicable), the location of the photograph (city and country) and the date it was taken
- Brief description of the photographer’s profile (minimum five lines, maximum one A4 page). This document must include the photographer’s contact details (email and phone number), place of birth, date of birth and place of residence.
- If you have an online portfolio (Instagram, Facebook, personal website, etc.), please include the link, or if you prefer, you may attach a digital portfolio to your application (optional).
PS: We accept all photographs whether previously exhibited or awarded , except those that have received awards in Europe..
🔗 Download the call for entries (English)
To take part, you must send an email with your proposal
to visibles@pimpampum.fr
Your e-mail must contain the following
- Between 1 and 5 photos.
- Images in JPEG format format.
- Image name: yourname_nameofphotography_01.jpeg
- A text document indicating the name of each photography (or photography without a name, if applicable), the location of the photography (city and country) and the date on which it was taken.
- A brief description of the photographer’s profile (minimum five lines, maximum one A4 sheet). This document must include the photographer’s contact details (e-mail and telephone number), place of birth, date of birth and place of residence.
- If you have an online portfolio (Instagram, Facebook, personal website…), please leave the link or if you wish, you can attach a digital portfolio to the application (non-limitative).
PS: We accept all photographys whether they have already been exhibited and/or whether they have already won an award, with the exception of those that have won an award in Europe.
🔗 Descargar la convocatoria (Español)
Para participar, debes enviar un correo electrónico con tu propuesta
a visibles@pimpampum.fr
Tu correo electrónico debe contener lo siguiente
- Entre 1 y 5 fotos.
- Imágenes en formato JPEG format.
- Nombre de la imagen: tunombre_nombredelafotografia_01.jpeg
- Un documento de texto que indique el nombre de cada fotografía (o fotografía sin nombre, en su caso), la ubicación de la fotografía (ciudad y país) y la fecha en que se tomó.
- Una breve descripción del perfil del fotógrafo (mínimo cinco líneas, máximo una hoja A4). Este documento debe incluir los datos de contacto del fotógrafo (correo electrónico y número de teléfono), lugar de nacimiento, fecha de nacimiento y lugar de residencia.
- Si dispone de un portafolio en línea (Instagram, Facebook, sitio web personal…), deje el enlace o, si lo desea, puede adjuntar un portafolio digital a la solicitud (no limitativo).
PD: Aceptamos todas las fotografías tanto si ya han sido expuestas y/o si ya han sido premiadas, a excepción de aquellas que hayan sido premiadas en Europa.
KEY INFORMATION
Field: Photography
Public: All audiences
Theme: Free
Photo format: digital format (B&W or color).
Participation fee : FREE
Registration deadline :
Ouverture prochaine
24 selected photographers
Du 16 octobre au 17 décembre 2024
Half-day study
📅 13h30 – 17h00
📍 On-site: Humathèque, Campus Condorcet
💻 Videoconferencing also available
VISIO LINK HERE
Exhibition opening :
at 5:30 pm (Vernissage), until January 8, 2025.
The exhibition in PARIS will take place:
à Venir
at Campus Condorcet in Paris
- MIE (Maison des initiatives étudiantes),
- Mairie Paris,
- Association Jardiniers Culturels.
Jury members VISIBLES MMXXIV
Fariba Akbari
Photographer and Journalist | Winner of VISIBLES MMXXII | Afghanistan
Tulio Sampayo
Professional photographer and photography teacher | Colombia - United States
Nasrine Safa
Photographer and Audiovisual Producer | Senegal - France
Pablo krisCh
Professional photographer - Organizer of the Bienal de Mérida | Venezuela
Tanya RO
Professional photographer | Ukraine
Winning photographers Edition VISIBLES MMXXIII
Membres du jury VISIBLES MMXXIII
Yadira Zambrano
Yadira Zambrano is a visual artist and photographer, born in Tovar. Mérida - Venezuela ( February 19, 1980), graduated from the art school Universidad de los Andes del edo. Mérida de Venezuela ( 2015).
Yadira was the winner of the first edition of the VISIBLES project.
Renaud Labelle
Renaud Labelle is a Paris-based fashion photographer who works between Paris, New York and Montreal. His experience in documentary photography nourishes his portrait work with a raw, sensitive touch. His distinctive style has been commissioned by leading fashion brands and his work has been published in Vogue, Fucking Young! and VMan. He works closely with up-and-coming designers, models and musical artists.
Burcu Ertunc
Burcu combines psychology with photography, focusing on the narrative of identity. Born in Bursa, Turkey, in 1980. Holds a bachelor's degree in business administration, a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in organizational psychology (London). She recently completed the professional photography program at Spéos Photo Video CGI in Paris and is currently studying the photography and camera operation program at Anadolu University in Turkey.
Since 2021, she has been working on a photographic project in which she explores the essence of women.
Sared Ramírez
Sared Ramírez is a writer, film director and documentary photographer. Her approach to cinema and fiction has made her photographic career visually rich and sensitive. She has already had 2 photographic exhibitions in Paris showing her documentary work on the beaches of Mexico, won first prize in the Crous Paris photography competition with her photo “j'ai rêvé que le monde avait tort” in 2022, and is now working on a documentary photo project of women in Tangier.
Winning photographers Edition VISIBLES MMXXII
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