Powerful images from international photographers display the importance of learning and sharing knowledge with each other: from classrooms to monasteries, discover the top 50 #Education2019 photography contest finalists below, and don't forget to upvote the best photos!
Education is one of the most powerful tools for fighting poverty and inequality, as well as laying the foundations for solid economic growth. The more we understand the world we live in and the more information we get about other cultures and histories, the greater our chances of understanding points of view that might differ from our own ones.
Attending school helps us learn who we are, what we believe in, and what role we play in the world. This sense of self is essential for personal growth. Furthermore, going to school not only has an impact on the future of children but on the future of their families, friends, and communities. As more children are educated, the world becomes a brighter place.
These interesting photos from all different corners of the world have been selected among more than 19,513 submissions in the #Education2019 photo contest by Agora, a free-to-use photography app that has been rewarding the world’s biggest prizes in global photo contests since 2017.
The Agora community can now vote for their favorite image by the best photographers in the app and help the guest judge decide who will be the #Education2019 hero who will win the prize of $1,000. The winner of the photography award will be announced on Thursday 14th November 2019.
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#41 Read It
Five excited students, sitting in a field and reading together in Ayeyarwady, Myanmar. By @thetnanda, Thet Nanda Aung (Myanmar)
6points
#42 Students
A group of students walking to class in the morning, illuminated by sunshine. By @thantzin712, Thant Zin (Myanmar)
6points
#43 Three Of Them Learn
These children were photographed finishing their homework on the street, as it was due in the nick of time. By @asadksungkar, Asad Khalid Sungkar (Indonesia)
5points
#44 School Students
It was not difficult for Saha to get these boys to smile for the photo. Their love for school translates through the camera lens.
By @chandrani, Sujit Saha (India)
By @chandrani, Sujit Saha (India)
5points
#45 Reading
This photo depicts a woman who is still passionate about reading and learning, even in her old age. By @rahmadladae, Rahmad Ladae (Indonesia)
5points
#46 Educate
This boy is studying hard in his classroom in Kayin, Myanmar. By @swetun, Swe Tun (Myanmar)
5points
#47 Personal Touch
A teacher goes out of his way to take initiative in his students' learning, even when the infrastructural support of the classroom and education system is at a bare minimum. By Amitava Chandra
5points
#48 After Ippon Training
Education also involves sport. Learning how to be pushed down and how to get back up again is an important life lesson that this girl is facing. By @pascalpbz, Pascal Biomez (France)
4points
#49 Learning To Mend Nets
Making incense is a long-standing tradition in the country of Vietnam. People believe that incense is a tool used to connect people to their ancestors. Two women are pictured here carrying out this tradition. By @ptkhanhhvnh, Khánh Phan (Vietnam)
4points
#50 Learning Is A Game
With learning comes the games. This is symbolized here, as the game of hopscotch is a symbol of initiation and education. This ancient game has existed among schoolyards for centuries. By @photolivestudio, Olivier de Lécluse (France)
3points
