German-Jordanian Photo Competition organised by the DJG
The German-Jordanian Society (DJG) is organising an international photo competition as part of its annual theme ‘Water’, thereby shining a spotlight on one of the key challenges of our time.
Water is the basis of all life – and at the same time an element that, through scarcity or extreme conditions, has a significant impact on habitats, infrastructure and future prospects. Water must be highlighted as a matter of existential importance in both Jordan and Germany.
In both Germany and Jordan, the vital importance of water is evident in various ways. The competition invites participants to highlight these perspectives within a cross-cultural context and to emphasise the similarities and differences in experiences, solutions and perceptions from both Jordanian and German viewpoints.
With this photography competition, the DJG aims to bring a socially relevant topic to the fore, strengthen dialogue among members and other interested parties regarding relations between Jordan and Germany, and simultaneously create a cross-border platform for creative engagement with issues relating to the environment, everyday life and the future.
The competition is open to all interested parties.
Submission period: May to September 2026 | max. 3 photos (no AI) per participant
The photos selected by an independent jury will receive awards.
Suggested photographic themes:
• Everyday practices of water consumption
• Water as a symbol in religion, architecture or cultural memory
• Technical infrastructure
• Signs of water scarcity
• Creative solutions for dealing with water scarcity
• The risk of flooding
• Places of water – urban or rural – as a reflection of social reality
• Comparative perspectives from Jordan and Germany
Prizes
An independent jury will select the winners.
1st Prize
900 EUR or 750 JOD
2nd Prize
600 EUR or 500 JOD
3rd Prize
400 EUR or 350 JOD
4th Prize
200 EUR or 150 JOD
Special Jury Prize
Two round-trip flights from Germany to Jordan and back, or vice versa, with Royal Jordanian Airlines.
Requirements and registration for the competition
Have fun and good luck :)
An initiative of the German-Jordanian Society e. V.
