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JOIN OUR PHOTO COMPETITION
Capture the Beauty of Conservation
At GAAAP, we’re passionate about conservation, sustainability, and the power of collective action. Our platform is your passport to a world of positive change. Here, you can connect with like-minded conservations, share your mission with the world, and find the support you need to make a lasting impact.
Are you passionate about conservation? Whether its nature, animals or humans, do you love capturing the beauty of our environment through your lens? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Capture: Take your best conservation-themed photos.
Tell Us More: Include a title, short story with the photo. Share what the photo represents, where and how it was taken, and who or what is featured.
Submit: Upload your photos, story, name, and email address on our website. The ENTRY FEE – R50 PER PHOTO, and you can submit multiple entries individually.
Share: Share on your social media and ask friends to like and most liked wins!
Photo Sharing: All entries will be shared on our Facebook page. Invite friends to like your photos on our timeline; the most-liked photos win.
Eligibility: Open to photographers of all ages and skill levels.
Photo Categories: Photos must feature a conservation theme. (Environmental-, Animal-, Cultural Conservation, etc.)
Prizes:
1st Place: R4000 Cash Prize
2nd Place: R2000 Cash Prize
3rd Place: R1000 Cash Prize
Special Prize: The 1st place winner also receives a 2 nights weekend away in a cozy self-catering cottage for 6 in the beautiful bushveld at the serene Waterberg Hideaway, adjacent to Marakele National Park, Limpopo. This prize includes a one day entry to the park for 6 people.
(excluding vehicle permits)
50% of Entry Fees will go to Winners choice of GAAAP Enlisted projects.
Important Dates:
Entries for Competition Opens: 18 April 2024
Entries for Competition Closes: 30 October 2024
Voting Ends and Top 3 Selection: 30 November 2024
Winners Notification: 3 December 2024
Legal Info:
By submitting your photos, you confirm that the work is your own and that you have the rights to these photos.
By submitting your photos, you grant GAAAP PTY LTD the right to use your images for promotional and informational purposes, including sharing on our website and social media platforms. Full credit will be given to the photographers.
Photo Sharing: All entries will be shared on our Facebook page. Invite friends to like your photos; the most-liked photos win, GAAAP’s decision is final.
Winners will be notified via the email address provided during submission. Please ensure the provided email address is accurate and regularly checked in order for you to receive any additional information regarding the competition. Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date about our latest news and endeavours.
Personal information collected for this competition will be used solely for the purpose of this competition and will not be shared or sold to any third parties.
The winners’ chosen GAAAP enlisted conservation projects’s organization will be contacted to facilitate the donation process consisting of 50% of the entry fees. We encourage winners to liaise with their selected conservation for transparency.
GAAAP PTY LTD reserves the right to cancel or modify the competition if circumstances arise beyond our control, affecting the fair conduct of the contest.
GAAAP will not be held liable for any foreign exchange rates.
Participants must adhere to the complete competition terms and conditions, which can be found on our website.
For inquiries or more information about the competition rules, disqualification terms and or the Ts & Cs, please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@gaaap.co.za or visit our website at www.gaaap.co.za
Thank you for participating in this exciting photo competition. We look forward to receiving your stunning conservation-themed photos and wish you the best of luck! Together, let’s raise awareness and make a positive impact on our world. Be KIND!
We welcome all conservation organizations committed to making a positive impact on our environment. To join our community of dedicated conservation projects, ensure you meet the following criteria:
Must be a Certified NPC/NPO with a registered South African Bank Account
Must have an approved PAYFAST Gateway Account
Legitimate Conservation Projects only
Commitment to Transparency
Verification Documents Ready (Refer to our verification guide below)
Our commitment to transparency means we verify each conservation organization. Submit the necessary verification documents through our secure portal.
Organization Details:
Contact Information:
Submit accurate contact details, including a dedicated email address for communication.
Verification Documents:
Verification Process:
Our team will carefully review your submission to verify its legitimacy and alignment with our mission. This process typically takes 3-5 business days.
Once verified, your conservation project will be live on our platform. Donors can find, support, and contribute directly to your cause. Share you link and let the Fundraising begin!
Donors contribute directly to your conservation project through our platform.
Secure Payment Gateway: We use PayFast (A Trusted Payment Gateway Service Provider) for seamless transactions.
Transaction Fee: A 10% fee is deducted for GAAAP, plus the Payment Gateways Transaction fees. See below for more information.
We provide ongoing support and marketing to ensure your conservation efforts receive the attention they deserve. Regular updates keep our supporters informed and engaged. Join us in Creating a Sustainable Future for Our Planet!
A 10% transaction fee is applied to the donation amount donated on our platform to cover platform maintenance, marketing efforts, support, and further development. This helps us sustain and grow, ensuring we can continue supporting conservation efforts.
PayFast deducts a standard fee for processing payments securely.
Please review PayFast’s fee structure on their official website for more details.
