Person with Hearing Impaired | UK

Becky Bailey, from England, was born profoundly deaf and feels proud to have her photograph selected as a winner of the Global Ability Photography Challenge. For Becky, photography is a way to express herself and change perspectives about disability and creativity. Her image captures the joy of connection, symbolizing resilience, beauty, and strength in everyday life. She believes initiatives like GAPC are vital for giving people with disabilities a platform to be seen for their talent, not their challenges. To her, art has no barriers—it’s a universal language of hope and inclusion—and GAPC represents empowerment.

Person with Mandibular hypoplasia (MDP) syndrome | Scotland

Dylan Lombard, a Scottish photographer from Glasgow, expresses his pride in having his photograph of Iona selected for the Global Ability Photography Awards. His work aims to capture the diversity of society, ensuring no one is excluded. Inspired to promote positive representation, Dylan’s image of Iona beautifully portrays the strength and grace within disability. Grateful for the recognition, he looks forward to the presentation with great excitement.

Person with low vision | Delhi - India

Manvi Batra, a special educator with low vision, is deeply passionate about photography. Her featured picture was captured during a family trip to Banaras, where the transition of blue hues in the sky reflecting over the river and the softly lit still boats inspired her to preserve the serene moment. Using her Samsung Galaxy A53, she beautifully portrayed calmness and depth through her lens. For Manvi, participating in the Global Ability Photography Challenge is a meaningful experience that celebrates creativity without limits, reminding the world that ability knows no boundaries. She expresses heartfelt gratitude to Youth4Jobs for this empowering platform.

Person with Locomotor Disability | Satara - India

Siddhant Sunil Gaikwad, from the beautiful city of Satana in Maharashtra, proudly expresses his gratitude to UNESCO and the Youth4Jobs Foundation for giving him this lifetime opportunity. Born with a locomotor disability affecting his right hand, Siddhant’s love for photography began with capturing landscapes and nature. Since most cameras are designed for right-handed users, he shifted to mobile photography, which opened new creative avenues for him. His featured photograph, taken on an iPhone 15, captures the divine energy and joy of the Patan Kodoli Festival, also known as the Bir Dev Yatra. Siddhant describes it as a moment of pure connection, where he felt guided to capture the spirit of celebration. For him, photography is not about complex equipment but about vision and passion, and he believes mobile photography is the future — inspiring everyone to pick up their phones and share their unique perspectives with the world.

Person with Fragile X syndrome | Mumbai - India

Varun Naren, from Mumbai, Maharashtra, describes himself as “a cool dude” who happens to have Fragile X Syndrome — but that doesn’t stop his creativity from shining through. His photograph, featuring his mother, is a heartfelt tribute to his guiding star and constant source of inspiration. Captured in the serene hills of Kodaikanal using his R8 camera, the image reflects the warmth of her glowing smile and the deep bond they share. For Varun, his mother is not just his muse but also his motivation to see beauty in every moment. He feels grateful to the Global Ability Photography Challenge for giving him a platform to showcase his strengths and abilities, helping him grow in confidence and inspiring him to keep improving his craft.