Document is aimed at attracting a high calibre of undergraduate photographer – individuals that have a point of view and are sensitive to the power of their medium. Document is a competition that respects the depth of thought and the quality of impactful imagery that students can produce.

The Document Photography Award has been launched by War on Want to encourage new photographers to engage with the subject of poverty.

Making global poverty relevant to UK audiences has always been a challenge. Yet the global meltdown has uncovered just how interdependent our world has become – the choices made in one country will affect lives in another. Perhaps more than any other group, photographers are best positioned to visualise and present these connections. This award will allow young photographers to make these connections real.

Students have the chance to interpret, take on and challenge the issues of poverty and human rights worldwide, and demonstrate the ways in which they relate to life in the UK. It enables students to engage with War on Want’s work, showcase their talent and reach a new audience through a London hosted exhibition.