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.
More info: go.onelink.me
#1 Reading Buddhist Text
As the temperatures rise in Bagan, some monks come under the shade of the temples to study, read, relax, and pray. By @fabiansaw, Saw Fabian (Myanmar)
34points
#2 Reading
A young student comfortably sitting on a large golden structure, reading quietly.
By @kyawmyintthan, Kyaw Myint Than (Myanmar)
By @kyawmyintthan, Kyaw Myint Than (Myanmar)
32points
#3 The Old Educating The Young
A senior painter is photographed here teaching a junior how to paint umbrellas. By @john_h_nadeak, John Harris Nadeak (Indonesia)
28points
#4 Student
While other children choose to play games, these two decide to read a book together.
By @myothet, Myo Thet (Myanmar)
By @myothet, Myo Thet (Myanmar)
26points
#5 My Grandmother Taught Me To Study At Night
This photo portrays the close relationship between a grandmother and her granddaughter, as she teaches her how to read and write. By @nguyenvuphuoc, Nguyen Vu Phuoc (Vietnam)
24points
#6 Libraries Aren't Dead
Amolat communicates through this image that in this age of modern technology and mobile phones, libraries aren’t dead. They are still lively and a great place to learn.
By @jovanneamolat, Jovanne Amolat (Singapore)
By @jovanneamolat, Jovanne Amolat (Singapore)
22points
#7 Novice
One student teaching his peer a lesson from school. By @kyimyothet (Myanmar)
20points
#8 The Electrician Is Teaching Children
With their mouths open in shock, these two girls learn some astonishing facts from an electrician. By @Tuanngocphoto, Đỗ Tuấn Ngọc (Vietnam)
20points
#9 Learning
This man models the idea that you are never too old to keep learning. By @dikyedarling, Dikye Ariani (Indonesia)
19points
#10 Light Of Knowledge
Children surrounding a luminous globe as it lights up their smiling faces. The globe evokes learning about the planet and the environment and makes a subtle reference to global warming. By @pranab_basak, Pranab Basak (India)
18points
#11 Baby Reading
A baby attempting to read quite a thick book. We wonder what he thinks about it.
By @haimei, Haimei Li (USA)
By @haimei, Haimei Li (USA)
16points
#12 Braille Education System
A visually-impaired child learning via his Braille System Book. This is the teaching process of the visually-challenged person.
By @jayakrishnan, Jayakrishnan RK (Canada)
By @jayakrishnan, Jayakrishnan RK (Canada)
16points
#13 Study Time
This student demonstrates how reading, studying, and learning leads to becoming a successful and wise person. By @kyawkhaing, Kyaw Khaing (Myanmar)
16points
#14 Sharing
Children reading under candlelight, sharing their knowledge with one another.
By @drstk, Sithu Kyaw (Myanmar)
By @drstk, Sithu Kyaw (Myanmar)
15points
#15 What Do I Want To Read?
Obrador states that his daughter ran from his arms straight to the bookshelf with a giant smile on her face. She gives him hope for the education of the next generation.
By @kike_p73, Enrique Planelles Obrador (Spain)
By @kike_p73, Enrique Planelles Obrador (Spain)
15points
#16 Thinking In The Classroom
A child learning in her classroom, her face illuminated by natural gloomy light.
By @naingtunwinbagan, Naing Tun Win (Myanmar)
By @naingtunwinbagan, Naing Tun Win (Myanmar)
15points
#17 Batik Education
This little girl is learning the traditional Indonesian art and craft of batik. By @cymot, Wibowo Rahardjo (Indonesia)
14points
#18 Reading Novices
Young monks sitting on the steps of an ancient building, reading together. By @phyuayepwint, Phyu Aye Pwint (Myanmar)
14points
#19 Reading A Comic
A child enjoying a comic book on a gloomy day in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain. By @wmr.valdez, Wilmer Valdez Hinojosa (Spain)
14points
#20 Egyptology
Archeology students discussing ancient hieroglyphs in Bursa, Turkey. By @banudiker, Banu Diker (Turkey)
13points