News | 09 Jul 2025

Regional good practice: photo contest showcasing rural life through women’s eyes

The photo contest ‘Village and nature through the eyes of a woman’ will take place on 15 October in Koprivnica-Križevci County, Croatia. The contest will promote and document women’s daily lives, traditions, and the natural beauty of rural areas. The initiative can be adapted and replicated in other regions, offering a creative way to celebrate rural women and preserve cultural and environmental heritage.

Image by hobo_018 on Canva

Image by hobo_018 on Canva

The photos must reflect one of the following categories:

  • Daily life in the village
  • Natural beauty through the four seasons
  • Tradition and customs
  • Modern woman in a rural environment
  • Agriculture and gardening
  • Rural crafts and handmade works

The contest is open exclusively to women and accepts submissions only from the Koprivnica-Križevci County. For more information, contact korak.ngo@gmail.com and join our community group on women