World Press Photo
PhotographyNorth Holland, Netherlands51-200 Employees
World Press Photo is an independent non-profit organization that supports photojournalism and documentary photography to illuminate global complexities, foster dialogue, and prompt informed action. Founded in the Netherlands in 1955, it runs an annual contest and thematic exhibitions that reach millions of people across more than 80 locations worldwide, with additional reach online. In a fast-changing media landscape marked by censorship and misinformation, the organization emphasizes standards of accuracy, authenticity, visual excellence, and the inclusion of diverse perspectives. Its education programs help photographers meet these standards and encourage public engagement with photography’s societal impact. Based in Amsterdam, North Holland, the organization operates as a mid-sized nonprofit with support from partners including the Dutch Postcode Lottery, PwC, and FUJIFILM Corporation. In April 2026, it announced the Photo of the Year and two finalists for the 2026 World Press Photo Contest.