An annual photo competition showcasing kindness has warmed the hearts of everyone, and these are some of our favourite entries.
Global – Not only do we love reading good news on a daily basis, but we also love seeing heartwarming photos that embody love and kindness. Envision Kindness hosts an annual photography contest with the sole purpose of capturing kindness.
As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words and this year’s selection of kindness images speak volumes.
The Envision Kindness 2019 “Our World is Kind” contest received more than 1800 submissions from over 750 photographers in over 85 countries.
“The following photos were selected through our public selection process and by the Envision Kindness team. 20 photos were selected by the public, 20 were selected by the Envision Team, and 10 additional photos were selected for consideration in the Nonprofit Honoree category.
So many wonderful and inspiring images of kindness, compassion, joy, and love.”
The winning image is of a ranger and a rhino calf, it is called “The Caretaker” and was taken by Martin Buzora. You can see it in the title image above.
Take a look at some of the beautiful photos taken in the gallery below.
"Children of the Bedouin Communities of the Red Khan" Photo by Ayat Arqway
"Volunteers Help a Community" Photo by Michael Demas
"Warm Moment" Photo by Fei Song
"Sister's Keeper" Photo by Aderemi Davies
"Rowdy and Carter" Photo by Lindsay Baca
"Helping hands to mitigate Venezuelan hunger" Photo by Alicia Mayorca
"Good In Our Hearts" Photo by Lydia Zubko
"Saving Orangutans - Forest School" Photo by Alain Schroeder
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