What does Ripple Effect Images do to Help Poor Women and Girls?
Ripple Effect Images is a collective of National Geographic Photojournalists who document the programs that empower poor women and girls. We provide the resulting films, photos and stories to our partners for free to help them raise both funding and awareness.
Can I contribute photographs, film, or writing to the Archive?
Not at this time. All Archive assets are produced and documented to uniform, high quality standards and all have uniform copyright, release, and similar associated certifications. As our capacity expands, we may offer the option to contribute work to the Archive.
Can I donate appreciated stock to Ripple Effect Images?
Yes. See our How You Can Help menu on our website. Donations can be made electronically on our website or we can accept donations of cash or cash-equivalents (checks, money orders, etc.) Please send donations to:
Ripple Effect Images
2013 Chadd’s Ford Drive
Reston, Virginia 20191
Is Ripple Effect Images a 501(c)(3) organization?
Yes. Our Tax-ID number is EID #27-3756018.
Has Ripple Effect Images filed public reports with the IRS?
Our first required report will be filed on May 5, 2012. If you have questions prior to that date, please contact us at info@rippleeffectimages.org.
Are donations to Ripple Effect Images tax deductible?
Ripple Effect Images is a 501(c)(3), and donations to Ripple Effect Images are tax deductible.
Can I view the work held in the Ripple Effect Images Archive?
Yes, the archive is located at http://archive.rippleeffectimages.org However, all images are watermarked, and only those invited to use Archive materials are permitted to download its contents.
Who are the Ripple Effect Images partners?
Our partners are NGOs, policy makers, and others invited to use materials from the Archive.
Can I suggest a new Ripple Effect Images partner?
Certainly. Please send all suggestions and inquiries to info@rippleeffectimages.org.
Who owns the copyright of materials in the Archive?
Copyrights are held by and remain with the contributors. Partners receive a usage license, not a transfer of copyright.
How are partners selected?
Ripple Effect Images has a rigorous review process, including specific requirements, interviews, and field visits when possible.
Are Archive materials free to approved partners?
Yes.
Who are the current partners?
Please see http://rippleeffectimages.org/who_we_are/partners.aspx.
How do you choose locations for photography and filming?
The decisions are complex, but four considerations are key:
- Where are women and girls most hard-pressed by the effects of poverty or climate change?
- Where is innovative work being done to help women and girls adapt and thrive?
- Who might make the best use of the materials we collect?
- What regions or programs are underrepresented in the Ripple Effect Images Archive?