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NOOR images is a platform that supports a global community of visual storytellers and educational initiatives.

At the heart of NOOR burns an inextinguishable fire fuelled by a passion to inspire action on the critical issues of our time through the power of visual storytelling. Since our founding in 2007, we have grown into a global collective of artists, storytellers, and visionaries who believe in the transformative impact of visual storytelling to create a fairer, more just place. As a global organisati

on, we collaborate with local talent and expand our educational programmes to learn from and contribute to diverse perspectives. Contact us at our Amsterdam headquarters to find out more.

30/12/2025

Can shrimp really help rice grow and support the environment? In Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, farmers are making it happen with the help of Combi-Tracks, a Dutch programme that connects entrepreneurship with long-term social and environmental impact, through “The shrimp hugs the rice plant.” With this model, by letting saltwater in for shrimp during the dry season and fresh water for rice in the rainy season, they triple rice yields and nearly double shrimp output.

Giant freshwater prawns thrive alongside rice, feeding on organic matter while the plants help clean the water. This is an holistic approach where economic vitality, community well-being, and environmental stewardship come together.

Through collaboration across borders and sectors, the project highlights innovative solutions that respond to climate challenges while empowering local farmers. As a living example of sustainable aquaculture, it invites us to reflect on how tradition and innovation can unite to nurture both people and the planet.

Our second Combi-Tracks story, “The shrimp hugs the rice plant: a climate-smart dance of salt and freshwater in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta,” photographed by Thanh Hue (), is part of the 'Shared Horizons' exhibition, presented at the Dutch Embassy in South Africa () in November, both physically and online. Commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, produced by RVO, and realised by NOOR Images.

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17/12/2025

Across different corners of the world, communities are reshaping how they grow, produce, and build their futures with the help of Combi-Tracks, a Dutch programme that connects entrepreneurship with long-term social and environmental impact.

Three Combi-Tracks stories were presented at the Dutch Embassy in South Africa () in Pretoria in November, both as a physical and online exhibition. The exhibition 'Shared Horizons' was commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, produced by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), and realised by NOOR Images.

Our first story photographed by Olivier Khouadiani (), 𝗢𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗶-𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼̂𝘁𝗲 𝗱’𝗜𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗿𝗲: 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 takes us to Côte d’Ivoire. Here, local cocoa processing ensures that more value stays where the beans are harvested, instead of being exported raw and support the community.

Farmers in Dema 2 share how the Combi-Track initiative has made a difference. The juice production provides additional income, helping them support their families during periods of low activity before the cocoa beans are dried. By valuing every part of the cocoa bean, farmers increase profitability without expanding their crops. This reduces pressure on surrounding forests and supports more sustainable agricultural practices.

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03/12/2025

The climate crisis shapes life through water, affecting both humans and nature. In northern Kenya, water has become the most precious resource. Most pastoralist families have lost over 70 percent of their livestock due to severe drought, and the remaining cattle endure long, exhausting journeys just to reach a watering point. In the first photograph, taken in Marsabit County, cattle comfort each other as they desperately wait for their turn at the watering point. Long distances and days spent searching for water leave livestock weak, highlighting the harsh realities faced by communities living with climate change. These journeys reveal not only the struggle to survive but also the quiet strength and vulnerability of life in a changing climate.

Further south, in the Amboseli region, human-wildlife conflict is an ongoing challenge. In the second photograph, Nathan Sanguyan, a wildlife conservationist, stands next to grazing reserve lands in Olgulului Group Ranch, just a few metres from his village home. The Maasai herd their animals alongside roaming wildlife, and climate change is slowly reducing the land’s sustainability. Grazing reserves, protected from livestock during most of the year, are intended to support both domestic and wild animals, but wild animals still graze freely, creating inevitable tension. Nathan educates the community about the importance of coexistence, ensuring that people and wildlife can survive side by side.

Today, we are putting Billy Miaron, a NOOR alumni from the 2021 ‘Capturing Climate Change Photojournalism Programme’ covering Tanzania and Kenya, in the spotlight. He has been nominated for Photography Creator of the Year at the 2025 BAKE Awards. His work not only shows what he sees but also captures what he feels, bringing us closer to the lives and struggles of the people and wildlife he photographs. Through his lens, he tells urgent stories about the realities of climate change.

If Billy's work has moved you, inspired you, or helped you see the world differently, you can support him by voting. Select the Photography Creator category and choose Billy Miaron (Bmpicz). Here is the link: https://vote.bakeawards.co.ke

29/11/2025

CROSS-LOOKING: East–West Artistic Residencies — second stop — took place between 16–28 November in Istanbul. The residency programme offers space to engage deeply with the local context, exploring historical and contemporary narratives through visual storytelling.

For each location, one artist is selected by a project partner through an inclusive international open call open to early-career artists of all nationalities across Europe and the Mediterranean. Rebecca Topakian (), selected by NOOR, is one of six residents.

The Istanbul residency was mentored by Paolo Girardelli (). was our local partner for Istanbul. Creative director and initiator of the programme Andrea Savorani Neri () and filmmaker Olga Kravets () are core members of the programme, shaping and connecting the narrative with their work.

Thank you to all the participants Rebecca Topakian, Bruno Camargo (), Solen Legadec (.If), Haonan He (), Lianna Mkrtchyan (), Christian Velcich () for their dedication and inspiring work throughout the residency. You can follow more about the programme on the Instagram account.
Photo by Rebecca Topakian, Istanbul, Turkiye, 2022.
CROSS-LOOKING: East-West Artistic Residencies is a collaboration between NOOR, Organ Vida International Photography Festival, the National Gallery of Armenia, Université Paris Cité, Unione della Romagna Faentina and Università Iuav di Venezia. The project is co-funded by Creative Europe under project 101174138 — CROSS-LOOKING.

25/11/2025

A documentary by Kadir van Lohuizen: 𝗗𝗘 𝗩𝗘𝗚𝗔𝗡 𝗩𝗘𝗘𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗥 — the Amsterdam premiere of the film, followed by a Q&A, is tomorrow!

📍 Hal West (De Hallen Amsterdam) ()
🗓 26 NOV, 19:30 (doors open 19:00)
🎟️ Free entry. (Link of the event: https://halwest.amsterdam/voorstelling/de-vegan-veehouder/)

Ruud Zanders is a circular poultry farmer who runs the internationally recognised farm Kipster (.boerderij). Yet he faces a personal dilemma: as a vegan, he wants people to stop eating eggs.

After the film, Kadir van Lohuizen and Ruud Zanders will join the audience for a discussion.

The film was commissioned by Stichting the Food Revolution, with support from the Barth-Misset Fonds. The tour is made possible by the Province of Limburg, the Triodos Foundation, and Stichting Symbio.

22/09/2025

𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 | 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗨𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀

They don’t wear disguises. They don’t hide in the shadows. Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs)—like heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory diseases—are the world’s most prolific silent killers. Each year, they claim over 43 million lives, often undetected until it’s too late.

Through striking images and stories, 'Silent Killers' uncovers the human toll of NCDs and the social, commercial, and environmental forces driving them. The exhibition calls for urgent global action and reminds us that behind every statistic is a life, a family, a future cut short.

We are glad to have worked together with the World Health Organization (WHO) in realising this exhibition, bringing these urgent stories to the forefront.

The exhibition will be on view in the First Basement Corridor, East Wall of the UN Headquarters throughout the high-week of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) between 22-26 September in New York.

Join the conversation and help us break the silence on NCDs. Share your reflections with .

For more info: https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2025/09/22/default-calendar/photo-exhibition-silent-killers-uncovering-the-invisible-threats-of-noncommunicable-diseases

Photos:
1) © WHO / NOOR / Annie Sakkab, Amman, Jordan, 2024
2) © WHO / NOOR / Rebecca Conway, Murguma, West Bengal, India, 2024
3) © WHO / NOOR / Conor Ashleigh, Nuku’alofa, Tonga, 2025

16/09/2025

𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗦-𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁–𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 – 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗬𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗻 – 𝗸𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆!
The 12-day Yerevan residency explores image circulation between East and West, intercultural narratives, and new boundaries of visual storytelling.
Najla Said (), selected by NOOR, is one of six residents. Today, they met at the National Gallery of Armenia with curator Vigen Galstyan, creative director of the programme Andrea Savorani Neri (), and filmmaker Olga Kravets () to launch the residency.
We’ll be sharing highlights of their journey in our story posts, but you can follow them more closely at .
Wishing all residents an inspiring and productive 12 days!

Photo by Najla Said
CROSS-LOOKING: East-West Artistic Residencies is a collaboration between NOOR, Organ Vida International Photography Festival, the National Gallery of Armenia, Université Paris Cité, Unione della Romagna Faentina and Università Iuav di Venezia. The project is co-funded by Creative Europe under project 101174138 — CROSS-LOOKING.

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We are a global, multilingual collective of highly accomplished journalists, authors, photographers, artists and filmmakers documenting, investigating and witnessing our world.

We approach our work with integrity, passion, and respect. We believe stories have an impact and inspire action. We believe in the power of still and moving images. We are honest witnesses.

NOOR, which takes its name from the Arabic word for light, launched in 2007 as a platform for its members to take financial control over their work and leverage the power of a group in a changing media landscape.

Since then we have become industry leaders, producing images for large media companies and small startups, institutional clients and non-profits.