Roma Decade - Chachipe

The Open Society Institute and OSA Archivum announce an international photography contest under the Decade of Roma Inclusion .

The Roma Decade began in 2005 with the participation of nine governments ( Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia and Slovakia), the World Bank and numerous nongovernmental organizations. Its aim is to fundamentally improve the socio-economic status and social inclusion of Roma. In keeping with that broader goal, this contest aims to help combat visual stereotypes associated with Roma and to present Roma people and Roma culture sensitively and artistically.

The contest is open to all, regardless of citizenship, residence or ethnic affiliation, but submissions by photographers of Roma origin are especially encouraged. The contest is open to professional and amateur photographers alike.

After voting by an international jury of professionals and the public, a prize of 1,000 will be awarded in each of four categories. Photos taken in the nine Decade countries can be uploaded from June 1 to July 31, 2007, athttp://photo.romadecade.org.  

More information:
What Is Chachipe? (in PDF) also available inHungaria/Magyarul (PDF)

Ilona Nagy: tel. +36-20-669-3248;
OSA Archivum: +361-327-3250
E-mail: photo@romadecade.org