Photo Contest 2024 Fondation de Luxembourg

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PHOTO CONTEST 2024

Vote for your favourite picture!

Philanthropy that makes a difference

Our beneficiary partners were asked to send us their best photos demonstrating the impact of their engagement, or what they hope to achieve with the support of the foundations under the aegis of Fondation de Luxembourg.

An independent jury, chaired by Delphine Munro, Head of Arts & Culture at the European Investment Bank, pre-selected 30 pictures from the submissions.

These pictures are presented on the following pages.

Beneath each photo, you will find the project description, the name of the beneficiary partner, the location of the project, as well as the name of the foundation that supported it.

Vote

for your favourite picture by clicking on the photo

Please select your favourite picture from the following categories:

Biodiversity & Climate Change

Culture & Diversity

Health & Research

Poverty Reduction & Social Cohesion

Universal Education

The 10 winning photos (two from each category with the most votes) will be published in the Fondation de Luxembourg’s 2023 Annual Report.

For any further information about the photos, please feel free to contact us at secr@fdlux.lu

Biodiversity & Climate Change

Strengthening the resilience of female farmers in Matam, Senegal with intensive production techniques in harmony with the environment.

Implementing early warning systems in villages exposed to flooding, for greater disaster preparedness in Saptari district, Nepal.

Entrepreneurs du monde

AKUO Foundation

Aide à l’Enfance de l’Inde et du Nepal

The Mangrove Foundation

Biodiversity & Climate Change

Providing new fuel-efficient wood-burning stoves allows villagers to conserve this precious resource in Saptari, Nepal.

Aide à l’enfance de l’Inde et du Nepal

The Mangrove Foundation

Local family farm Kass Haff promotes organic and biodynamic agriculture in Luxembourg.

Kass Haff Fondation PRAIRIAL

Culture & Diversity

A captivating tour through the multifaceted artistic expressions of seven international artists, at the exhibition “Thirties” in the Kunsthalle Trier.

Revisiting post-war Franco-German diplomacy during a conference with former French Ambassador to Berlin, Claude Martin.

Europäische Kunstakademie

Fondation Marienburg

Institut Pierre Werner Fondation CANDIDA

Culture & Diversity

In the mixed city of Ramla, Israel, at-risk adolescents discover the magic of the performing arts.

Etty Hillesum Youth Theatre

Fondation Mazalbert

Restored etchings form a new exhibit based on animal representation in the graphic arts.

Villa Vauban – Les 2 Musée de la Ville de Luxembourg

Fondation du Pélican de Mie et Pierre Hippert-Faber

Culture & Diversity

When differences are given centre stage: Encouraging inclusive performances and recognizing artists with disabilities

Choreography by Irene Van Zeeland for “All Moov”, an entrepreneurial project led by Magali Saby

h’up entrepreneurs

Fondation Prairial

Ensuring that quality healthcare is accessible for those who need it most at the Katako Kombe hospital in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Médecins sans vacances

Fondation Jos & Mimieke

A star is born: The “Airtramp” offers Alzheimer patients a playful way to work on motor skills, flexibility and coordination. Association Luxembourg Alzheimer

Fondation Wivine

Health & Research

Health & Research

Art therapy sessions let cancer patients express themselves fully through color, creation and varied artistic techniques.

Centre de Réhabilitation du Château de Colpach

Fondation La Violette

Poverty Reduction & Social Cohesion

In Buikwe, Uganda, recent graduates celebrate completing a social action programme for capacity building and empowerment to farm their own land.

Unity Foundation

ATOZ Foundation

150 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle, teens in difficulty discover their hidden strengths alongside a loyal team of sled dogs.

La Trace Fondation Enovos

Poverty Reduction & Social Cohesion

A new swimming pool, adapted for people with autism, offers a relaxing and enjoyable moment of aquatic therapy.

Allier Séseame Autisme

Fondation Jeankerber

In the region of Transcoso, Brazil, children in need receive assistance in the areas of nutrition, mental health, dentistry and ophthalmology. Terravista Institute Fondation pour l’education et la santé PIOU REDO

Poverty Reduction & Social Cohesion

In the aftermath of the earthquake which hit Turkey and Syria in February 2023, a father and his daughter discuss their mental health with an aid worker.

Facilitating the socio-professional insertion of young people in difficulty through practical skills training and equine therapy.

Caritas Luxembourg

Peter und Barbara Bittmann Stiftung

Paerd’s Atelier Asbl - Liewenshaff

Fondation Enovos

Poverty Reduction & Social Cohesion

Providing training for local companies and craftsmen in the Nubian vault method, which blends tradition and sustainability for school construction in Senegal.

Association La Voute Nubienne

Fondation Jeankerber

Universal Education

“My story inspires others”: A path of education helps young girls overcome trauma from child trafficking and abuse.

In Northern Bangladesh, education gives young girls a chance for a brighter future.

Friendship Luxembourg

International Justice Mission (UK)

Micah 6:8 Foundation

ATOZ Foundation

Universal Education

Attentive students: Reinforcing quality childhood education in Dailekh districk, Nepal.

Aide à l’Enfance de l’Inde et du Népal

Fondation Mosaïque

Brightening up schools with the help of solar energy in Tivaouane, Senegal. Padem

Fondation Eva Mergen-Lodde

Universal Education

“Our power, our future”: An education programme in Ruhango, Rwanda, helps children – especially young girls – find empowerment.

Amitié Am Sand-Amizero

Fondation Vera Nijs &

Jens Erik Rosborg

Photo Photographer

Female farmers in Matam, Senegal

Entrepreneurs du Monde

Flood warning systems, Saptari, Nepal Shabir Shrestha

Fuel-efficient wood-burning stoves, Saptari, Nepal Shabir Shrestha

Local family farm Kass Hass

International artists exhibit in Trier

Anastasia Arend

Geoffrey De Decker

Conference with Claude Martin Institut Pierre Werner

Youth theatre in Ramla, Israel Oxanna

Graphic arts on display, Villa Vauban Les 2 Musées de la Ville de Luxembourg, Photo Christof Weber

Inclusive performances for all artists

Quality healthcare in DRC

Eric Bouyer

Médecins sans vacances

Alzheimer's patients use the “Airtramp” Association Luxembourg Alzheimer

Art therapy for cancer patients

Photo Credits

Christian Baltes

Photo Photographer

Recent graduates celebrate

Sled dogs and youth work together in Lapland

New swimming pool for people with autism

Support of children in Transcoso, Brazil

Discussing mental health after devastating earthquake

Socio-professional insertion of young people

Tradition meets sustainability with the Nubian vault technique in Senegal

Young girls overcome trauma

Youth education in northern Bangladesh

Reinforcing quality childhood education in Dailekh districk, Nepal

Aida Namukose

Andrée Birnbaum La Trace

Allier Sesame Autisme

Danielle Ennes

SARC-TARTOUS, Syrian Arab Red Crescent

Laurent Schneider

Chiwara

Daniel Josh Sarco

Ayon DAS (Friendship)

Shabir Shrestha

Solar energy for schools in Tivaouane, Senegal PADEM

Empowering children in Ruhango, Rwanda Colette Poos

Thank you very much for your participation!

Jury Members

Delphine Munro – President of the Jury, Head of Arts & Culture, European Investment Bank

Silvano Vidale

Associate designer Vidale-Gloesener, Graphic designer, Luxembourg

Paula de Vaugelas

Communications Officer, Fondation de Luxembourg

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