{
  "id": 1784308,
  "title": "Photo contest turns lens on sustainability, collective action",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/photo-contest-turns-lens-on-sustainability-collective-action",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times",
    "slug": "gulf-times",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/731388/qatar/photo-contest-turns-lens-on-sustainability-collective-action"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has announced the seventh edition of the \"Endowment and Image\" competition, with sustainability and collective responsibility as its central focus. This visual storytelling initiative, launched under the Endowment Fund for Scientific and Cultural Development, utilizes photography as a universal language to promote the humanitarian and developmental values of endowments. Since its inception in 2018, the competition has grown significantly, with more than 600 photographers participating across its first five editions, and attracting international involvement. The competition explores various themes, including the Holy Qur'an, mosques, healthcare, volunteer work, nature, and the environment, emphasizing endowments' roles in education, health, social solidarity, environmental awareness, and cultural identity. For the seventh edition, the international branch will focus on sustainability, while the local branch will concentrate on sustainability and teamwork. These themes highlight the connection between endowments, sustainable giving, resource conservation, shared responsibility, and community service. The competition invites photographers and creators worldwide to submit visual stories that reflect these values and promote the culture of endowments.",
  "summary": "The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has announced the launch of the seventh edition of the “Endowment and Image” competition, placing susta...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}