Welcome to WHindanger photography contest, organized by Wikimedia Community User Group Kenya and Wiki World Heritage User Group!
Theme: UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Danger!
In many countries, UNESCO World Heritage Sites are exposed to major problems and threats: armed conflicts and wars, natural disasters, pollution,
mismanagement and uncontrolled activities. In Kenya, the dam led Lake Turkana World Heritage Site to the Danger list. The aim of this contest is to document, inform, promote, and raise awareness, through photos that illustrate this site.
Photos can range from general views of the sites to specific details, natural elements, existing damages,
and human activity within the site.
[ Know more about Lake Turkana! ]
Lake Turkana, formerly known as Lake Rudolf, is a lake in the Kenyan Rift Valley, in northern Kenya, with its far northern end crossing into Ethiopia. It is the world's largest permanent desert lake and the world's largest alkaline lake.
Calendar and prizes
The contest starts on
Eligibility
This contest is open to everyone who wants to participate, there are no restrictions in terms of the number of photos uploaded by person, or the date when they have been taken. All photos should be taken by the participant, and should clearly respond to the theme of the contest
How to participate ?
Prepare your photos !
Be creative, but do not forget the contest theme and target sites ! Log-in !
You do not have an account on Wikimedia Commons ? You can create one immediately! Do not forget to verify your email adress ! Upload your photos !
By using the upload buttons in the buttom of this page. Do not forget to add a clear title, a short descrition and the date of publication !