Entries in the “Picturing Change” photography competition illustrate the activities of higher education partnerships and portray the ways both the host country institution and the U.S. institution and their communities benefit from partnership activities. All partners were eligible for entry, and submitted photographs were judged on how well they address development themes and on artistic merit.
First Place
Dr. Robin Rose Oregon State University/University of Fort Hare/Fort Cox College of Agriculture and Forestry/University of Natal-Pietermaritzburg (South Africa)
“Real Mothers of Invention – Participants at a training workshop in South Africa.”
Second Place
Dr. Koushik Seetharaman Pennsylvania State University/University of Namibia (Namibia)
“Traditional pounding of Mahangu (Pearl Millet) on the Oshini (pounding ground). Taken at the Egumbo (Homestead) of a member of the Mahangu Cooperative in the Mahanene region of Northern Namibia. Labor Saving Strategies for Women are on of the areas being addressed through the Healthy Harvest Project.”
Third Place
Jeffrey Hino Oregon State University/University of Fort Hare/Fort Cox College of Agriculture and Forestry/University of Natal-Pietermaritzburg (South Africa)
“In a workshop on integrating multimedia into teaching and learning, farm interns at the Fort Cox College of Agriculture and Forestry in South Africa are captivated by the power of digital video and still images. This is a far cry from their traditional classroom teaching, and what could be their first steps in visualizing sustainable practices.”
Honorable Mention
“Dignity even wears a mask.”
“Children of all ages are involved in the threshing of Mahangu in Northern Namibia. Labor saving strategies for children are one of the areas being addressed throught the Healthy Harvest Project to provide more time for children’s education. Taken at the farm of a Mahangu Cooperative member in Oshaha.”