Luis Valtueña International Humanitarian Photography Award 2026

Posted on 3 August 2026

Deadline
11 October 2026

Who may enter
The competition is open to amateur and professional photographers of any nationality, aged 18 or older.

Short description
The competition is organized by Médicos del Mundo Spain.

Each entrant must submit a photographic series consisting of a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 10 images.

” The submitted images must narrate a story related to one of these topics: health, natural disasters, humanitarian action, international cooperation, social exclusion, violation of human rights, armed conflicts, vulnerable groups, refugee and/or migrant populations.

At least 50% of the images must have been taken between 2025 and 2026.

Entry fee
The competition is free to enter.

Prize
• First Prize: €6,000
• Second Prize: €2,000
• Third Prize: €2,000
• Fourth Prize: €2,000
• Special Prize: €1,500

Competition website
Visit the official competition website for more information.