Safety training for photo editors and photojournalists
Every day, photojournalists from around the world face censorship, threats, and even death. This relentless assault on press freedom not only undermines the foundation of democracy but also restricts the public’s access to reliable information. In response to this urgent need, this new training program equips independent photojournalists working in high-risk environments with tools and techniques to ensure their safety.
Photo editors safety program
Applications open for the Photo Editor Safety Program taking place in October 2026. Photo editors who are actively assigning or commissioning staff, freelance photographers or both will find the cohort useful and relevant.
Following the success of the inaugural 2025 cohort, ACOS Alliance and World Press Photo invite applications for the second round of the Photo Editor Safety Cohort Program, taking place in October 2026. We have fifteen free places available for photo editors working independently or for newsrooms and media organisations globally.
Program for photojournalists working in high-risk environments
10 selected participants came to Amsterdam for a three-day program in October 2024. The program included physical and digital risk assessment, emergency first aid support, digital security, psychological resilience, and trauma management. The training is unique because it is a personalized approach based on a deeper understanding of the context of the social and political environments in which the participants usually work and the specific hazards they may encounter.
This training program is organized by World Press Photo in collaboration with ACOS Alliance and made possible thanks to funding from the Goeie Grutten Foundation.
