Photo galleries

By  August 7, 2012

Browse the extraordinary collection of images we've gathered and published over the years.

These have been compiled with the help of many fabulous people: photojournalists, international development workers, caring and observant travellers, and thousands of Verge readers, who have contributed their images and stories.

Sit down, grab a cup of your favourite brew, kick back and browse through the galleries. If you are inspired, please share with your friends—or contribute your own images and stories in our next photo contest. 

P.S. If you happen to be organizing an event and are in need of a little visual flair, many of these exhibits are available for loan.  Please contact us for details.

Photo Contest Shortlist, 2013

Photo Contest Shortlist, 2013

The finalists from our 2013 Travel With Purpose photo contest.

Photo Contest Shortlist, 2012

Photo Contest Shortlist, 2012

Check out the stunning shortlisted photos from our 2012 Travel With Purpose photo contest!

Lighting a Spark for Burmese Refugees

Lighting a Spark for Burmese Refugees

For refugees living along the Thai-Burma border, the annual visit of Spark! Circus provides much-needed comic relief.

Igniting Reel Change in Bolivia - Special Section

Igniting Reel Change in Bolivia - Special Section

Through video, Quebec filmmakers help young aboriginal Bolivians fight for social change.

Photo Contest Shortlist, 2011

Photo Contest Shortlist, 2011

Check out the winners and finalists in our Travel With Purpose photo contest for 2011!

CUSO in Peru

CUSO in Peru

In poor districts of Lima, Peru, Youth Uneployment is high and job-hunting skills are few.  CUSO-VSO volunteers and a Peruvian NGO give them a leg up.

Haiti Spotlight: January 2011

Haiti Spotlight: January 2011

Nearly a year after the massive earthquake in Haiti, challenges for the reconstruction effort continue.  James Stairs checks in with the Canadian Red Cross in Jacmel.

Photo Contest Shortlist, 2010

Photo Contest Shortlist, 2010

Check out the winners and finalists in our Travel With Purpose photo contest for 2010!

Healing Hands for Haiti

Healing Hands for Haiti

An intimate photo documentary highlighting the work of Canadian medical volunteers at St Boniface Hospital, in Haiti.  In the wake of the January 2010 earthquake, they have been training local caregivers on the challenging task of rehabilitating and caring for patients with spinal cord injuries.

Safer Birthing in Bolivia

Safer Birthing in Bolivia

A unique pilot project in Bolivia bridges the gap between traditional and conventional medicine, allowing doctors and midwives to work together to help mothers and infants.

Global Heroes

Global Heroes

Verge is proud to introduce our 2009 Global Heroes: 14 men and women who are doing their part to make a difference in the developing world.

Photo Contest 2009

Photo Contest 2009

Check out the finalists in our Travel With Purpose photo contest for 2009.  Eighteen stellar images, in three categories.

Photo Contest 2008

Photo Contest 2008

Check out the winners and finalists in our Travel With Purpose photo contest for 2008!

Photo Contest 2007

Photo Contest 2007

Check out the winners and finalists in our Travel With Purpose photo contest for 2007!

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Verge believes in travel for change. International experience creates global citizens, who can change our planet for the better. This belief is at the core of everything we do.

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