Associates

Join our circle of philanthropists

Become an Associate of World Press Photo


Do you believe in the power of a free press? Freedom of expression? Images that make an impact?


We’re a small organization with a big mission, and we need like-minded people to help us connect the world with the stories that matter. Join our Associate program, and your support will enable us to:

  • Bring news photography exhibitions to places where press freedom is under pressure
  • Upskill emerging photojournalists and visual storytellers from around the world through education programs like our Joop Swart Masterclass
  • Train photojournalists and documentary photographers in security and safety for working in high-risk areas
  • Teach the public to think critically about images they see online. 

By making a tax-deductible contribution of €2,500 or more, you can join us in making a powerful, global impact.

To become an Associate, email us at fundraising@worldpressphoto.org

*For participants under the age of 35 we apply a reduced rate; please feel free to ask us for more details. 

Sharing our gratitude 


To personally express our appreciation for your generosity, as an Associate you’ll receive: 

  • An invitation to attend a live jury session in Amsterdam to watch the independent global jury deliberate on the contest entries
  • Two tickets for the annual Awards Ceremony in Amsterdam
  • Two invitations to join the contest winners for dinner after the Awards Ceremony
  • Invitations to join private events with jury members and winners such as Q&As, panel discussions and more
  • The chance to attend exclusive events, such as a private tour of our flagship exhibition at De Nieuwe Kerk, in Amsterdam, or a conversation on our current and future plans
  • A free copy of our annual, collectible yearbook (in English)
  • Four tickets to our flagship exhibition at De Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam
  • Free entrance to all World Press Photo exhibitions worldwide.

“In our current world, images play an increasingly important role. World Press Photo offers an essential platform for urgent, sometimes untold, stories from all parts of the world. As Associates, we are proud to make a modest contribution to this. At the same time, it offers us the opportunity to take a look behind the scenes of photography during meetings organized especially for Associates.”

Jeroen van Ingen, Associate and chairman FOAM board

Please note:
Gifts to World Press Photo are tax-deductible in the Netherlands. For a regular donation over five years, there is also no donation threshold for the deductible amount.
Calculate your tax benefit in the Netherlands.

For other ways to support the World Press Photo Foundation click here.

You can also donate to us directly via IBAN: NL69 ABNA 0213651033, BIC: ABNANL2A. Please note that if you donate by bank transfer, we do not get your contact details and will not be able to thank you personally for your gift.

The World Press Photo Foundation is accredited with ANBI status (RSIN number: 003596308) and a CBF seal of approval. Read more here.

Image credits: Maarten Nauw, Laura van Erp, Frank van Beek