Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF) is organising a Photography competition for the year 2014, with the aim of creating awareness about Thalassaemia, in the context of the World Thalassemia Day, celebrated each year on May 8. Enter the Thalassaemia Awareness Photo Contest  and win a share of $900 prize money.

The subject of this contest is based on this year’s theme for the 21st International Thalassemia Day, which is “Economic Recession: Observe – Join Forces – Safeguard Health”

Participation in this contest is open for all ages, and all countries across the world. Each participant can take part with up to 10 photographs. The assessment will be made by a committee assigned by the Thalassaemia International Federation.

The International Federation (TIF) is a non-profit, non-governmental patient-driven organisation founded in 1986 and established in 1987. TIF is patient-driven organisation working in official relations with the World Health Organization (WHO) since 1996.