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Skills in Action Photo Competition 2024

UNESCO-UNEVOC invited photographers from around the world to capture unique moments highlighting skills in action. We received more than 600 submissions showing how TVET equips people with TVET for a just and sustainable future for all.

Here are the winners of the Skills in Action Photo Competition 2024!

1st prize winner

Jianxing Jianxing Zhu, China
Touch the world of light

Photographer's caption: A group of visually impaired individuals diligently studied in a government-organized computer training class.

2nd prize winner

Danilo Victoriano, Philippines
Walk to brighter future

Photographer's caption: Physical disability is not a hindrance to living a normal life. In a society that provides fewer income opportunities to persons with disabilities, the non-government organization "Tahanang Walang Hagdanan" (home without stairs) plays a crucial role in uplifting the lives of orthopedically handicapped individuals. The organization provides skills training and employment opportunities, empowering individuals to be productive, earn a living, and gain independence.

3rd prize winner

Mostafijur Rahman Nasim, Bangladesh
Life in plastic

Photographer's caption: The plastic recycling process has become a source of income for some people in Bangladesh. In the photo, two women are seen sorting plastics.


Runners-up

Jitang Wang, China
Keep the original heart

Photographer's caption: In the center of the picture, a worker in overalls and a helmet is deeply focused on a delicate mechanical operation.


David Ngahu Nyaga, Kenya
Breaking barriers - a new reality in welding

Photographer's caption: Mitchelle, 23, is a trailblazer in vocational training, breaking barriers as she masters MIG welding through Virtual Reality at The Toolkit for Skills and Innovation Hub. In a field traditionally dominated by men, Mitchelle's poised expression highlights how technology empowers all genders. Her confident stance embodies the transformative power of inclusive education, redefining the future of technical skills for a just and sustainable world.


Special mentions

Best young photographer

Gema Herrera, Ecuador (below 25 years old)
Dedication without limit

Photographer's caption: Nursing students are seen explaining the proper use and handling of injection equipment. The photograph captures the students' attention, highlighting the importance of injection techniques within the PUCE TEC facilities.

Best elderly photographer

Huizhen Chen, China (above 65 old)
We build the electricity grid for the country

Photographer's caption: Dedicated workers of the State Grid Corporation of China, as they play a fundamental and pioneering role in expanding investment, providing robust electrical support, and constructing a new type of power system.



View the finalists for the 2024 photo competition on the UNESCO-UNEVOC Flickr account. All of the above photos and many more are available for use under a Creative Commons license requiring attribution.

We would like to thank all the photographers who participated in this year’s Skills in Action Photo Competition!




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