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Award-winning Photo from Darfur: "A Chance to Learn"


May 2, 2008
By The IRC
A Chance to learn, Kalma camp, Darfur Gerald Martone/The IRC Photo: Gerald Martone/The IRC
Congratulations to Gerald Martone, IRC director of humanitarian affairs, who has won this year's Outstanding Photo Prize in the annual photography contest organized by InterAction, a coalition of 160 U.S.-based humanitarian groups. The photo, entitled, "A Chance to Learn: Time for Class in a Refugee Camp," depicts young children at the Kalma Camp in South Darfur, Sudan. There were four other prize winners and a grand prize winner. You can learn about the IRC's work in the Darfur region and see more photos and video here.
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I am really impressed

Submitted by ADHIKARI,Parash( Damak,Nepal) (not verified) on March 20, 2009 - 1:59am.

I am really impressed beholding this picture. I felt as if the children’s eyes are looking forward to a happiest future. They will make the book as a torch to go ahead and I am sure the books will lead them to a prosperous future.

What a beautiful child - what

Submitted by Mary M (not verified) on May 2, 2008 - 7:28pm.

What a beautiful child - what beautiful children.

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