The German-Jordanian Society e. V. is announcing a photo competition focusing on water as its central theme.

Water is a fundamental element of human life. Its absence, just as much as its presence, has a direct impact on lifestyles, infrastructure, everyday practices, and visions of the future.

Water is both a prerequisite for all our lives; yet water — when it manifests with uncontrolled power — can also pose a threat to our very foundations of life.

Water must be highlighted as a topic of existential importance in both Jordan and Germany.

Within a transcultural framework, the theme of “water” offers the opportunity to put forward both analogies and differences in experiences, solutions, and perceptions with regard to a Jordanian and a German perspectivea .

With this photo contest, the DJG aims to bring a socially relevant topic to the forefront, to strengthen the exchange between members and others interested in the relationship between Jordan and Germany, and at the same time to create a platform for creative engagement with issues of the environment, everyday life, and the future across national borders.

Terms and Conditions:

• The competition is open to anyone interested.
• Timeframe: Photos may be submitted between April and September 2026.
• Are eligible for the contest digital photos in JPG format with a file size of 1 to a maximum of 20 megabytes and a minimum resolution of 3.5 megapixels.
• Photos created using artificial intelligence are not admitted.
• A maximum of 3 photos may be submitted per participant.
• The photo and its title should have a connection to Jordan or Germany.
• The image commentary should include the image title as well as a brief description (location, time, context, and, if applicable, personal observations or reflections).
• The commentary may be in German or English.
• For photos featuring other people, their consent to publication must be obtained.
• Copyright remains with the author.
• An independent jury will select the best photos submitted.
• Cash prizes will be awarded to the winners.
• The jury’s decision will be final.
• The authors grant the German-Jordanian Society e. V. the right to use the submitted photos within the scope of this photo contest for a period of 12 months, beginning on October 1, 2026.
• Use for advertising purposes is prohibited.

Some suggested photographic themes:

• Everyday practices of water use (e.g., water canisters, washing areas, irrigation hoses)
• Water as a symbol in religion, architecture, or commemorative culture
• Technical infrastructure (e.g., piping systems, filtration systems, water storage tanks)
• Signs of water scarcity (e.g., empty wells, water tanks, dry fields)
• Threats posed by flooding
• Places of water—urban or rural—as silent witnesses to social reality
• Creative solutions for dealing with water scarcity
• Comparative perspectives from Jordan and Germany