Gisimba Memorial Center by camera_rwanda

Flickr for Good

A few of the good things happening on Flickr

Flickr for Good A few of the good things happening on Flickr

Getting Involved

A photo gives us the ability to see what goes on in the world, but can also move us to care, or motivate us to help. Many individuals and organizations use Flickr to share their mission to make the world better, and this is just a sample of what's going on on Flickr.

We've partnered with TechSoup, a US-based non-profit technology resource, to donate 10,000 1-year Flickr pro accounts for good causes. TechSoup and its international partners will distribute these to qualifying non-profit organizations.

TechSoup is the trusted technology resource for the non-profit sector. Founded in 1987, it helps other nonprofits around the world acquire and use technology to better serve their missions.

Apply for a non-profit pro account

TechSoup's international partners in Australia, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom are now accepting applications from qualifying organizations in those regions. To participate in the Flickr donation program, apply directly to either TechSoup itself or one of the partners listed below:

  • TechSoup
    For organizations based in the United States or Canada, apply directly to TechSoup.
  • DonorTec
    DonorTec provides technology information services to NGOs throughout Australia and is operated by Community Information Strategies Australia.
  • TechDonation
    TechDonation provides social welfare services in Hong Kong and is operated by The Hong Kong Council of Social Services (HKCSS), an umbrella organization for 340+ agency members.
  • Charity Technology Exchange (CTX)
    CTX is a program of the Charity Technology Trust (CTT), an NGO that empowers British charities through the effective use of technology services and consulting.

Good works already happening

Good works groups on Flickr

Faces of ONE

Faces of ONE

4,841 members | 2,321 items

The campaign to make poverty history uses Flickr for "Faces of One", a very personal way for each person who supports the cause to stamp out poverty to show it - by sharing a picture of themselves. One.org since its inception. ( more )

Photography and fight for street children and orphans

Photography and fight for street children and orphans

419 members | 1,592 items

OrphFund works for vulnerable children and orphans around the world that are alone due to the consequence of poverty, disease, war, natural disasters and injustice. ( more )

Do you know of a group or individual who should be listed here? Let us know.

Sister Bonne Annee by camera_rwanda, on Flickr Photography Workshop: Gisimba Memorial Center 2006 by camera_rwanda, on Flickr Rotary Jaipur Foot Project in Rwanda by camera_rwanda, on Flickr Sisters: 2nd Generation by camera_rwanda, on Flickr

Camera Rwanda, Kresta King Cutcher

A photographer who supports Sisters of Rwanda and a number of organizations that help orphans and school-aged children.

Acid Burn Victim Gives Back by interplast, on Flickr Rehab Ward by interplast, on Flickr Dr. Roy Hobbs Working Together With Local Surgeon Dr. Wang by interplast, on Flickr Nhan Thi Caring For His Wife by interplast, on Flickr

Interplast, Sara Anderson

Interplast provides free life-changing surgery for children and adults with clefts, disabling burns and hand injuries. It empowers and trains developing world doctors, building year-round access to desperately needed surgical care for the poor.

Refugee in Chad by IFRC, on Flickr Pakistan earthquake by IFRC, on Flickr Migrants arriving on the Canary Islands by IFRC, on Flickr Girl in Pakistan by IFRC, on Flickr

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), Timo Luege

The International Federation carries out relief operations to assist people affected by disasters, and combines this with development work to strengthen the capacities of its member National Societies. To find out more, go to www.ifrc.org


These groups and people aren't associated with the TechSoup program. They're using Flickr all on their own to show good works at the grassroots.