Incredibly proud to share that my 15-year-old daughter, Rajsi, has won First Prize in the Junior Visual Storyteller category of the Giga Photography Award 2026, an initiative by UNICEF.

Rajsi proudly receiving her award and holding the prestigious Giga Trophy was truly a proud and emotional moment for our family. Witnessing her achieve such an international honor at just 15 years of age was an incredible experience and a once-in-a-lifetime memory.

The event and gallery exhibition are being hosted at the magnificent Musée d’Art et d’Histoire (Museum of Art and History), one of the most stunning and prestigious venues in the city of Geneva, Switzerland.

These photographs was captured during a special guided tour at the Musée d’Art et d’Histoire (Museum of Art and History), one of Geneva’s most prestigious and architecturally stunning cultural landmarks. The visit highlighted the importance of art, culture, and heritage, bringing together award winners from around the world alongside international delegates, renowned artists, and senior leaders from Geneva, Switzerland.

Rajsi seated with distinguished delegates and senior winners at the award ceremony, hosted at the beautiful Musée d’Art et d’Histoire—one of the most prestigious venues in Geneva, Switzerland.

The hall is filled with great artists, leading personalities, and distinguished delegates for this award ceremony at the beautiful Musée d’Art et d’Histoire—one of the most prestigious venues in Geneva, Switzerland. The atmosphere is filled with a deep knowledge and appreciation for the art of photography and the global contest.

The event featured inspiring welcome keynote addresses by distinguished global leaders and dignitaries, including the Director of the Musée d’Art et d’Histoire, Geneva; the Deputy Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU); Christopher Fabian, Co-Lead of Giga and Principal Adviser for Digital Innovation at UNICEF; and Josélie Bertossa, Administrative Councillor for Culture and Digital Transition, City of Geneva.

Jan Behrendt, Curator, Museum of Art & History, Geneva, in conversation with Rajsi during a panel discussion about the story behind her winning photograph and how she captured it. These moments were captured during a high-profile panel discussion where Rajsi addressed international delegates, renowned artists, and senior leaders in Geneva, sharing her creative journey and the inspiration behind her award-winning photograph.

Left Picture – Rajsi standing with Marc-Olivier Wahler, Director, Musesum of Art & History, Geneava, Magali Druscovich, Winner of multiple image category & Representative from Art Computuers, Zeneva & Representative of Art Computers, Geneva.

Right Picture: Rajsi receiving her award from Yanis Vacheret, a member of the Young Student Jury from HEAD Genève (Geneva University of Art and Design).

Rajsi’s award-winning photograph was proudly displayed in the exhibition gallery, allowing visitors, international delegates, artists, and distinguished guests to view and appreciate her remarkable work. Seeing her photograph showcased alongside entries from talented young storytellers around the world was a truly proud and memorable moment, reflecting the global recognition of her creative vision and storytelling talent.

Rajsi interacting with international delegates and distinguished guests in front of her award-winning photograph, sharing the story and inspiration behind the image that earned her First Prize in the Giga Photo Award 2026.

Rajsi, winner of the Junior Visual Storyteller category, standing alongside the winners from each of the other categories. She is the youngest participant in the entire international photo contest and the only winner representing India.

Rajsi during media and public relations interactions at the Giga Photo Award 2026, sharing the story behind her award-winning photograph and representing India on a global platform.

Rajsi with the 2nd and 3rd place winners, along with Daniel Ginsianmung from Giga, UNICEF.

All the winners visited the Caréne Foundation, Lausanne, for a photography darkroom learning session. They are pictured with Douglas Parsons from the Caréne Foundation, Lausanne.

Group photo of all the category winners of the Giga Photography Awards 2026.

Group photo of all the category winners of the Giga Photography Awards 2026 with their family members.

Rajsi’s winning photograph and its inspiring story published in the Tribune de Genève on 10 June 2026.

Official Instagram announcement of Rajsi’s winning photograph on the Giga Photography Awards Instagram page.

This year’s edition, The Urgency of Connectivity, received entries from 97 countries. The selected images tell powerful stories about what being connected truly means, highlighting resilience, hope, and the impact of digital connectivity across the world.

For more information about the Giga Photo Award 2026 and to explore the winning photographs, visit:

• Giga Photo Award 2026 Winners: https://gigaphotoaward.global/2026-winners
• Official Giga Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/giga_global/

Stay connected for upcoming updates, including award ceremony videos, interviews, testimonials, media features, behind-the-scenes moments, and many more memorable highlights from Rajsi’s international journey at the UNICEF Giga Photo Award 2026.