Commons:Wiki Loves Sudan 2025
Wiki Loves Sudan 2025 A photography contest, organized by the Wikimedia Community User Group Sudan, aimed at documenting the human experiences of Sudanese photographers in the midst of ongoing war, through the lenses of those who have lived through it, whether professional or amateur, including those who have experienced displacement or are trying to adapt to a new reality.
The competition seeks to create a living visual archive that reflects what Sudanese people see through their own eyes: moments of fear, loss, survival, daily resistance, and the memories being built upon the ruins of cities, homes, and relationships.
Highlights
Team
- Wikimedia Community User Group Sudan
- jury committee members
Criteria
All entries must be original photographs uploaded by their authors.
All photos must be uploaded from October 15st to December 15 th 2025, to be eligible
All photos must be under a free license
Participants must have an active email account.
Captions and descriptions are required
Make sure that there are no visible watermarks
All photos must have at least 2Mpx.
Out and about
- Please be respectful and considerate to your fellow photographers, and to others.
- If you are photographing building interiors, stop straight away if you are asked to do so. Some places prohibit interior photography, but in others you may be allowed to continue if you ask for permission.
- Do not trespass on private property (it is perfectly OK, though, to take photographs while standing in a public place such as the street).
- Where possible avoid photographing vehicles, and particularly vehicle numberplates.
- Please do not upload photographs of posters, noticeboards, signs, or anything else having text or two-dimensional images that might be copyright-protected. That applies even to text or images that are in a public place and that everyone else is taking pictures of.
Contest timeline
- 15 October: The contest officially opens, and uploading of photos begins.
- 15 December: Contest closes, uploading of photos ends.
Winners
Will be available in the end of January 2026, "Winner".
Jury's Profiles
Wiki Loves Sudan 2025 Photography Jury
| Juror | Biography | Photo |
|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Hassan | A Sudanese photographer and a graphic designer. Founding member of the biggest photography initiative in Sudan “The Sudanese Photographers group” which was registered at the ministry of Media and culture in 2012.
Mohamed's approach to photography is very personal, documenting life around him and an attempt to create a unique version of Sudan culture and lifestyle. Professional working as a graphic designer, photography has always been a passion since 2008 and as a self-taught photographer, Mohamed continues to develop his photographic narrative skills through participating in different photography projects and workshops. Mohamed’s photography work is diverse, linking documentary photography with his own personal point of view. His images have been exhibited in many local and international exhibitions reflecting the diverse Sudanese culture|| | |
| Ola Elsheikh | A Sudanese documentary photographer since 2009. She is interested in documenting people`s life journey, as well as her own. Telling stories became her life’s purpose, with a continuous passion to convey the spirit of Sudan`s everyday life in the 21st century. She hopes to raise social awareness and make a difference by changing and updating the world`s view of Sudan. Alsheikh has participated in many photography master classes and group exhibitions, and is co-founder and member of the Sudanese Photographers Group established in 2012. She is also a member of the African photojournalism Data Base (APJD), a joint project of the World Press Photo Foundation and Everyday Africa. Some of her work has been published in Le Monde and BBC News Africa. |  |
| Solyma Osman | A Sudanese Visual artist and Photographer. Has participated in numerous exhibitions and workshops inside and outside Sudan. She is a member of several cultural and community associations and groups and has also served as a judge in many photography competitions. |
Participation
Participate
- Take a photo and upload it to Wikimedia Commons
Make sure to enter your email address on your Wikimedia profile otherwise we may not have a way to contact you if you win one of the prizes - Register in the Event:Wiki Loves Sudan 2025.
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Prizes
You can win the following prizes in this contest:
- 1st prize: 200 USD
- 2nd prize: 150 USD
- 3rd prize: 100 USD
The team will contact you after the results through your discussion page or via email. You must respond within a maximum of one week.
To allow the team to complete the prizing process on time, please respond promptly. If more than two weeks pass without a response, we will not be able to deliver the prize at a later date.
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