2023 Grant and Mentorship Recipients in the News

As serious photojournalists, we know that pushing the shutter is only the start. For an image to have significance, it needs to reach people.

Vital Impacts is proud to share the impacts of our Grants and Mentorship Program from our first year. We have helped our recipients to publish over 170 articles in prestigious publications around the world, with more coming.

For inspiration, take some time to listen to our mentorship recipient David Herasimtschuk, as he delves into his project on old growth forests in an exceptional interview conducted by his mentor Ben de la Cruz on NPR.

Our dear friend, journalist Jill Waterman also recently interviewed our 2023 environmental grant recipient Tailyr Irvine for the B&H Photo podcast. These interviews will take you into a world you may not know about, offering unique insights and perspectives that broaden your understanding of critical environmental issues.

We are also thrilled to announce that mentorship recipient Marlon Del Aguila Guerrero has been selected for the prestigious Global Focus Project at UAE's XPosure Festival, set for February 2024.

Marlon's journey has been marked by his dedication and hard work over the past year, supported profoundly by his mentor, Britta Jaschinski. Britta's commitment was instrumental not only in Marlon's artistic growth but also in his successful festival application. This partnership exemplifies the power of mentorship in bringing ambitious projects to fruition.

We couldn’t be more grateful for the dedication of all our grant and mentorship recipients, as well as their mentors, and are excited to celebrate the recognition they are receiving. Learn more about our grants and mentorships and apply today at vitalimpacts.org

Photos by Musuk Nolte, David Herasimtschuk and Marlon Del Aguila Guerrero