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A group of displaced people from the Kanyarutshinya camp are logging in Virunga National Park in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. © Daniel Buuma.
"We are together, and we are homesick; we suffer with language and everything. How would someone feel if they were alone? I would not even leave my room." - Malak. © Sara Kontar.
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VII Community provides ongoing education and support to a network of The VII Foundation’s alumni and Foundry Photojournalism Workshop participants, numbering more than 1,200 professionals.

Through VII Community, we provide continuing education and support to visual journalists as they develop sustainable careers. VII Community members are connected to the profession through online discussions, presentations, reviews, in-person global meet-ups, and a Discord platform for regular exchanges. 

VII Community is a program of The VII Foundation in partnership with PhotoWings.

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Santa Cruz del Islote, the only artificial island among the 10 in the San Bernardo archipelago. With 700 people on one hectare, it is considered the most densely populated island in the world. Oct. 13, 2018. © Charlie Cordero.

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In summertime, the family often shares meals outside in the garden, at intergenerational cohousing family Blom, in Zoelmond, the Netherlands, on the 21st of May 2020. © Ilvy Njiokiktjien / VII.
In summertime, the family often shares meals outside in the garden, at intergenerational cohousing family Blom, in Zoelmond, the Netherlands, on the 21st of May 2020. © Ilvy Njiokiktjien / VII.
Ask Me Anything
These sessions provide access to first-hand expert knowledge. Whether you are seeking insights into photographic techniques, gear recommendations, or career development advice, these sessions connect you with industry experts.
Sonunbek Kadyrov pilots his water taxi, serving the village of Kyzyl-Beyit, Kyrgyzstan, on March 16, 2021. Local access to the main road was blocked by flooding during the construction of the Kurpsayskaya Dam in the 1960s. © Anush Babajanyan / VII.
Sonunbek Kadyrov pilots his water taxi, serving the village of Kyzyl-Beyit, Kyrgyzstan, on March 16, 2021. Local access to the main road was blocked by flooding during the construction of the Kurpsayskaya Dam in the 1960s. © Anush Babajanyan / VII.
continuing education
This series presents live discussions with professionals from across the industry. Each month, we invite experts to engage in live discussions on various topics, including storytelling, writing, ethics, resilience, marketing, editing, and grant writing.
Level 3 students at the The VII Foundation campus in Arles, France, on November 7, 2023. © Nika Perne for The VII Foundation.
Level 3 students at the The VII Foundation campus in Arles, France, on November 7, 2023. © Nika Perne for The VII Foundation.
community hangouts
Join our Community Hangout at the start of each month to learn about upcoming events and connect with fellow members online. These meetings provide a space to discuss various topics, share valuable insights, and exchange your ideas.
From a VII Masterclass in Warsaw. © Maciek Nabrdalik / VII.
From a VII Masterclass in Warsaw. © Maciek Nabrdalik / VII.
Portfolio Reviews
Get personalized feedback on your work from industry professionals, including guest editors, photographers, and curators, by joining our Portfolio Reviews.
Young girls prepare to perform the Bulgarian custom "Lazaruvane" in the village of Kubey, Ukraine. © Mihaela Aroyo.
Young girls prepare to perform the Bulgarian custom "Lazaruvane" in the village of Kubey, Ukraine. © Mihaela Aroyo.
public presentations
Every few months, we invite photographers from VII Community to present their stories on The VII Foundation’s online platform for public debate and discussion.
Press photographers work during a campaign event by Democratic presidential nominee hopeful Sen. Hillary Clinton of New York at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds in the Starlight Building in Davenport, Iowa on Jan. 2, 2008. Clinton is campaigning in advance for the Iowa caucuses, which will be held Jan. 3, 2008. © Christopher Morris / VII.
Press photographers work during a campaign event by Democratic presidential nominee hopeful Sen. Hillary Clinton of New York at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds in the Starlight Building in Davenport, Iowa on Jan. 2, 2008. Clinton is campaigning in advance for the Iowa caucuses, which will be held Jan. 3, 2008. © Christopher Morris / VII.
Workshops
Join our group workshops to receive personalized feedback from guest editors on selected projects and portfolios submitted by VII Community members.

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