WS/VP Desk
Showkat Nanda, a New York Times contributor and renowned documentary photographer from Baramulla Kashmir has been nominated as the recipient of the 2024 Alexia Mental Health grant (Professional) supported by Albany Foundation.
Taking to social media, Showkat Nanda said, “I’m pleased to share that I’ve been named as the recipient of the 2024 Alexia Mental Health grant (Professional) supported by Albany Foundation. It’s incredibly humbling to be recognised for my work and I deeply appreciate the support and encouragement from everyone in my circle. A heartfelt thanks to the jury and the Alexia family including @sangsuk.jpg @salwangeorges @whitneycatherinejohnson @bruce_strong and @thealexiagrants”
Earlier the Alexia Grants announced this year’s grant competition results. This is 4 of 8 announcement posts. Showkat is among the 20 honorees worldwide.
Through grants, scholarships and special projects, The Alexia promotes the power of visual storytelling to shed light on significant issues around the world by supporting photographers and filmmakers whose work informs, fosters cultural understanding and inspires meaningful change.
Alexia in an announcement said that to everyone who applied this year, please know that we value you and the work you do in pursuit of telling important stories.
“Thank you for participating in The Alexia 2024 grants; we encourage you to apply again next year.”
The Alexia would like to thank Sony for sponsoring the grant judging weekend and Visura.co for its support as well as our grant and award partners for expanding this year’s offerings: the Albany Foundation, Brother’s Keeper International, the Eddie Adams Workshop, the fStop Foundation, James Balog/Earth Vision Institute, and the VII Foundation. (WS/VP)
