PermataBank believes that education is one of the crucial factors in making a difference and a change in society. Permata PhotoJournalist Grant (PPG) is the first program held by PermataBank to show its commitment in advancing education in Indonesia. The program is dedicated to the development and improvement of Indonesian photojournalists’ knowledge and skills. The daily assignment requires the photojournalists to create visual artworks and report on what is happening in the world to the public. PPG is held in hopes that it would become a place for learning and be able to present the best works to the society.
PPG I, which was held in 2011, received positive responses from media, photojournalists, and the public. Following the success, PermataBank established major partnerships with Erasmus Huis and the Netherlands Embassy in Indonesia and embarked upon collaborations with PannaFoto Institute, Leica Store Jakarta, PT Suburmitra Grafistama, PT Surya Palacejaya, mentors, guest mentors, editors-in-chief, and photo editors from the participating media in this program.
Support also came from individuals who care about the development of photojournalism in Indonesia, such as Sasa Kralj (independent photojournalist, Croatia), Kadir van Lohuizen (co-founder of NOOR Photo Agency, the Netherlands), and Jenny Smets (Independent Curator and Photo Editor, the Netherlands).
This year’s PPG IX program consists of a photography workshop for the ten selected photojournalists and a grant to complete a photo story project. The workshop, which started on 10 December 2019 until 31 January 2020, was held twice a week in 12 class sessions. Under the mentorship of experienced practitioners, the participants received trainings on photo stories and writing. PPG IX workshop concluded with a three-day intensive class with Jenny Smets from 10-12 February 2020. The participants’ works developed in the workshop were presented to the public through a photo exhibition and a photo book titled Innovation.
This year, for the fourth time, PPG rewarded two participants with the best work with Leica D-Lux 7 dan C-Lux from Leica Store Jakarta.
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