The Photographic Society of Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the World Food Programme (WFP), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and several esteemed local partners, cordially invites you to an inspiring exhibition celebrating World Food Day 2024. This unique event, themed “Right to Food for a Better Life and a Better Future,” showcases a powerful collection of poetry and photography that explores global food rights and sustainability. We are honored to present the collective works of talented artists and photographers who bring these important issues to life through visual and literary expression. Dates and Venue The exhibition is open to the public from 22 October to 3 November 2024, from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM daily. Location: The Gallery at the Colombo Museum. Free Entry We encourage everyone, from photography enthusiasts to advocates of sustainable food systems, to join us in experiencing this moving artistic collaboration. Come and explore the transformative power of art and photography in addressing global challenges. We look forward to welcoming you!
The “Right to Foods” Photography Contest is organized by the FAO, WFP, and IFAD of the United Nations, in collaboration with the Photographic Society of Sri Lanka (PSSL).
It is open to Sri Lankan citizens and permanent residents, excluding staff members of the organizing bodies and PSSL’s executive and administrative staff.
The contest runs from September 10 to September 30, 2024, and participants can submit up to four photographs digitally to competitions@pssl.lk.
The theme is “Right to Foods – for a better life and a better future,” and each photo must include a caption and a 100-word description.
Prizes include cash awards and certificates, with the top 60 submissions displayed in an exhibition.
Entries will be judged on originality, creativity, relevance to the theme, and photographic techniques.
The organizers reserve the right to disqualify entries and verify participant eligibility.
Participants must own the copyright to their photos, which should not have been used commercially or won previous contests.