Frost & Sullivan Institute Global Impact Initiative 2026
Capture Stories. Inspire Change.
Join students worldwide in celebrating World Photography Day through photography that highlights real-world challenges, innovative solutions, and stories of hope.
About the Initiative
The FSI Global Impact Initiative 2026 is a global digital storytelling campaign exclusively for university students. Through powerful photographs and compelling narratives, participants are invited to showcase innovative solutions, inspiring practices, and positive stories addressing today’s global challenges.
Who Can Participate?
Undergraduate students
Postgraduate students
Doctoral scholars
Research scholars
Interns
Impact Themes
Greener Tomorrow
Environment & Sustainability
Health for All
Healthcare & Well-being
Food
Security
Sustainable Livelihoods & Nutrition
Empowering Human Dignity
Inclusion, Equity & Human Rights
Learning Without Limits
Education & Lifelong Learning
Submission Requirements
Each participant may submit one original entry, consisting of:
- One original photograph captured using a camera or smartphone.
- A title for the photograph.
- A narrative in English (200-250 words) explaining the context of the photograph and highlighting a solution, positive initiative, best practice, innovation, or constructive response to the selected theme. Participants are encouraged to share their own perspective, recommendations, or ideas for creating meaningful change.
- Country and Institution/University.
- One selected theme.
Submission Guidelines
- The photograph and narrative must be the participant’s original work.
- The photograph must not contain watermarks, logos, or AI-generated imagery.
- Basic editing (cropping, brightness, contrast, and colour correction) is permitted.
- Entries should respect the privacy, dignity, and rights of all individuals depicted.
- Submissions must be authentic, ethical, and aligned with the selected Impact Track.
Selection Criteria
Submissions will be evaluated based on:
- Relevance to the selected theme
- Originality
- Global impact
- Creativity
- Quality of storytelling
- Positive impact and innovative perspective
Recognition
Every eligible participant will receive a Certificate of Contribution.
Selected submissions will:
- Be published in the FSI Global Impact Newsletter 2026
- Receive FSI BOD Choice Recognition
- Be featured across FSI’s official communication platforms
Originality & Ethics
By submitting an entry, participants confirm that the photograph and narrative are their original work and do not infringe upon the rights of others.
Participants retain copyright ownership of their work while granting FSI permission to publish and promote selected submissions with appropriate credit.
Timeline
- Call for Entries: 31st July’ 2026
- Submission Deadline: 14th August’2026
Contact
For queries regarding submissions or eligibility, please mail to [email protected]