WORKING WITH NGOs

Magnum’s relationship with documenting the world’s crises is rooted in the work and interests of its founding photographers, who had witnessed the atrocities of World War II and were united in their humanist approach to documenting the world around them. Since then, Magnum photographers have continued to document those in need, often working closely with the charitable agencies supporting them. A recent Professional Practice event hosted by Magnum London highlighted the changing role of photography and storytelling in advocacy and fundraising work by non-government agencies, charities and aid organizations. The event aimed to share practical tips for emerging photographers on how to best work with NGOs and to discuss recent trends. Here, we present some key tips and considerations to best equip a photographer for working in this field, written by Magnum’s head of Education Shannon Ghannam, with input from Save The Children’s Managing Picture Editor Ivy Lahon and Tom Elkins, CEO of PhotoVoice.
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