Youth4Jobs & NotJustArt presents
Global Ability Photography Challenge 5th Edition
in partnership with
Eligibility: Exclusively for Persons with Disabilities | Free Entry
Join the 5th Edition of the Global Ability Photography Challenge — India’s first and largest inclusive photo challenge, open and free to all persons with disabilities. In just four years, we've reached 8 million people, inspired over 50,000 lives, and received entries from more than 30 countries.
Final Deadline is May 25, 2026.
Submit Your Photographs Here
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Top 8 winners will receive specially designed trophies by renowned designer Michael Foley
A special exhibition featuring the Top 20 photographers
An award ceremony on 24 June 2026
Travel and stay will be fully sponsored for selected Indian winners and 1 international winner
Certificates will be awarded to all participants
Winners and top entries will be featured in major media outlets and global campaigns
Submissions Guidelines
Submissions are free and open only to persons with disabilities.
No watermarks or identifying marks are allowed anywhere on the submitted photos.
Digital files must have a maximum size of 2000 pixels in either height or width, be saved as JPEG (.jpg) in RGB format, and be at least 4 MB per file.
Only three entries per applicant are allowed. The last date for submission is 25 May 2026.
The copyright of the images remains with the photographer. All entrants understand that any image submitted to the competition may be used for publicity and promotional purposes in any media related to the competition, at no charge. The photographer will be credited for the use of their work.
The entrant must be the sole author of the photograph, and the photograph must be an original work. The entrant is responsible for taking all necessary steps to protect the rights of the persons depicted, including (but not limited to) obtaining their permission.
The entrant is also responsible for any legal issues related to the submitted entries and agrees to bear any costs that may arise from such issues.
Youth4Jobs reserves the right to suspend, postpone, or amend the competition.
Youth4Jobs reserves the right to exclude entries or withhold selection if any terms and conditions are violated.
For any queries, please email: satyander.pal@youth4jobs.org
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Winners of GAPC 4th Edition
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Becky Bailey
Person with Hearing Impaired | UK
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Dylan Lombard
Person with MDP syndrome | Scotland
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Manvi Batra
Person with Low Vision | India
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Siddharth Sunil Gaikwad
Person with Locomotor | India
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Varun Naren
Person with Fragile X Syndrome | India
4 Years of GAPC and Its Impact
About Us
Not Just Art(NJA) believes each of us bring a unique perspective on earth. For the blind, ears are their eyes; for the hearing impaired their eyes are their ears. This unusual lens makes persons with disability a specialised talent pool. NJA, as a pioneer, invests in and highlights this hitherto little known talent in photography. Their photos reflect a one-of-a-kind understanding of the world
NotJustArt is a venture of Youth4Jobs which has transformed young lives with disabilities with 21st century skills and sustained livelihood linkages at scale. Moving them out of the vicious cycle of poverty to the virtuous cycle of opportunity. Not Just Art is a part of this inspirational journey of changing attitudes of society towards disability by highlighting their abilities.
In just three years, the Global Ability Photography Challenge held every year has with partners like Unesco, grown into a movement in 18 countries. Through stunning photography exhibitions and workshops, the message to corporate boardrooms is not just to hire persons with disabilities but also proudly display disability art in their offices and homes.
The Global Ability Photography Challenge (GAPC) is a global platform for Persons with Disabilities (PwD’s) to showcase their artistic talent through the transformative power of photography. It’s not just a contest—it’s a movement that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and storytelling through the lens of a camera. By capturing moments, emotions, and perspectives, participants tell their unique stories, challenge stereotypes, and redefine what is possible.
Why It Matters?
Persons with Disabilities are often seen through the lens of their limitations. GAPC changes that narrative by using photography as a tool to highlight their creative excellence, resilience, and unique perspectives.
Photography is more than just pictures—it’s a universal language that transcends barriers.
Through photography, GAPC provides a platform for PwD to gain recognition, and even create livelihood opportunities.
It’s a powerful way to challenge societal biases, foster empathy, and inspire inclusion.
Impact Statement
More than just art – it’s a revolution that turns adversity into creative excellence.
It creates a platform where every image and every story redefines ability.
NotJustArt comes from the home of Youth4Jobs.
Youth4Jobs Foundationis South Asias’ largest organization focussing on education and employment for persons with disabilities (PwD’s). This work is globally important as 80% of worlds’ disabled population lives in developing countries like India. Youth4Jobs has evolved to be a system changer and has partnered with governments, 1300+ companies, educational institutions, NGOs, youth with disabilities and their parents. It focuses on training the youth and placing them in jobs. Simultaneously, it supports companies with a range of services to ensure business benefits. Recently, Youth4Jobs launched a fully accessible job platform for youth with disabilities called SwarajAbility, in partnership with Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor (PSA), the Government of India, IIT Hyderabad, CII-IBDN, NIMHANS and Kotak Mahindra Bank. 21 disabilities recognised by the RPwD Act will be represented.
We believe youth with disabilities are a talent pool. To sensitise civil society, we hold an annual Global Ability Photography Challenge through NotJustArt global, a digital platform of Youth4Jobs, created to support visual artists with disabilities in India and promote their work to a global audience of art lovers, collectors, museums, and galleries