New York, 14 September 2010 —A photograph of female and male students in Pakistan working together on a circuit board in their engineering class was one of three winning photographs of a global anti-poverty photo contest. The other two winners, judged by UNDP Goodwill Ambassador and internationally-acclaimed actor Antonio Banderas and four photo journalists, feature a boy on his way to school in India and fishermen in Viet Nam bringing in the day’s catch.

“By showing what people around the world are doing to eradicate extreme poverty in their communities, we see that the Millennium Development Goals are not just abstract targets, but are about making a tangible difference in people’s lives,” said Helen Clark, UNDP Administrator. “It is our hope that through showcasing these real and positive actions, more people will be motivated to contribute to this effort.” Read more

For more information on the winners and the photo contest, see: HERE