People of WASH: Annual Photograph and Video Competition

The Water & Sanitation Rotarian Action Group (WASRAG) was formed in 2007 by a group of Rotarians, recognized by Rotary International, and focused on WASH projects. Since then it has facilitated many hundreds of projects – helping clubs find partners, ensuring sustainability, stressing the importance of a needs-driven approach, and developing best practices.

We encourage a holistic, integrated approach in which water is not the end in itself, but is rather the means to a better life and livelihood in the community. Most importantly, WASRAG links water and sanitation to improved hygiene, better health, and empowerment of the community – especially women, irrigation and agriculture, education and literacy and, ultimately, child mortality.

We are excited to announce that The Water and Sanitation Rotarian Action Group (WASRAG) plans to create a digital library of photographs and videos available to all Rotarians to promote WASH projects on social media, websites, flyers and other promotional materials.

To this regard, we need pictures and videos that capture Rotarians working on water, sanitation, and/or hygiene projects.

 For example, we are looking for people building washrooms, constructing dams, and children washing their hands. While important, we do not want ribbon cuttings or check presentations.

 Prizes:

 Photography (There will be an Amateur and Professional category)

1. First $200
2. Second $100
3. Third $50

Videos (There will be an Amateur and Professional category)

See Also

Rotary International President-Elect Unveils Theme, Logo For 2024-25

1. First $500
2. Second $250
3. Third $100

This is an annual competition. Submissions are due by 1 May of each year and the winners will be announced at the WASRAG Annual Meeting, held at the time of the Rotary International Convention.

Rules and Guidelines:

1. The competition is open to all Rotarians and members of the Family of Rotary (Rotaractors, Community Corp, family members, etc.).
2. Photographs and videos could be taken recently or in the past, but only submitted once to the People of WASH competition.
3. Photographs will be highlighted on the WASRAG Facebook page and added to the WASRAG “People of WASH” photo album on the WASRAG.org website.
4. Photographs or videos must be submitted by 1 May to be eligible for the current year’s competition. Submissions after 1 May will be eligible for the following year’s competition.
5. Photographs and videos are recommended to include the current Rotary logo. 
6. Submitters need to provide their name, Rotary Club, a brief description of the photograph, and their email address.
7. Submitters consent to having their photograph or video used on social media, print material, and websites by WASRAG and/or other Rotary groups.
8. Photographs are encouraged to have a photo credit, but not required. WASRAG will add a photo credit if photographs are submitted without a credit.
9. Videos should indicate credits. WASRAG will not add any credits if the video is submitted without credits.
10. Winners will be notified by email. WASRAG will work with the winners to determine the best way to provide their winnings.

To make a submission to the competition, please send an email to PeopleofWASH@wasrag.org to determine the best way to make a submission based on file size.

Submitted by Water & Sanitation Rotarian Action Group