Fundraising
This is a fundraising event with two meaningful ways to participate.
Fundraising is more than a requirement; it is a chance to become a true partner in impact. The more you raise, the more deeply you’re involved in The VII Foundation’s mission to protect independent journalism and train and support the next generations of visual journalists through The Paul Lowe Fund.
We are grateful to everyone who contributed to the 2025 Challenge. Their commitment is honored in our supporters’ list.
RoleAthletes
Commit to raising money, to participate individually or as part of a team.
RoleNon-athlete supporters
Play a vital role by giving to the cause and mobilizing others to support the mission. Every contribution brings us closer to our goal, whether you are on the field or contributing from the sidelines.
As you reach fundraising milestones, you move through levels of recognition and deeper engagement with the foundation’s work.
Fundraising Levels
LEVELSupporter
ENGAGEMENTSupporter of journalism education, journalism, and journalists‘ safety and press freedom.
RANGE$20 - $199
RECOGNITION & INVOLVEMENTThank you post on social media and in The VII Foundation newsletter.
LEVELAlly
ENGAGEMENTSupporter of mentoring programs and courses, and the alumni community platform.
RANGE$200 - $999
RECOGNITION & INVOLVEMENTAll the above plus your name listed on the event webpage.
LEVELAdvocate
ENGAGEMENTSupporter of independent reporting and storytelling projects.
RANGE$1,000 - $4,999
RECOGNITION & INVOLVEMENTAll the above plus your name recognition on supported publications and exhibitions for one year, as well as your name listed in The VII Foundation’s annual report.
LEVELPartner
ENGAGEMENTSupporter of existing training educational programs for the next generation of storytellers.
RANGE$5,000 - $14,999
RECOGNITION & INVOLVEMENTAll the above plus a donor feature in the newsletter and an invitation to VII Foundation featured events.
LEVELPatron
ENGAGEMENTLeader enabling the global expansion of training educational programs and the initiatives providing long-term support for visual journalists affected by trauma and PTSD.
RANGE$15,000 - $24,999
RECOGNITION & INVOLVEMENTAll the above plus signed prints by a VII Foundation contributing photographer. Your name will be on the Donor Wall at The VII Foundation’s campus in Arles, France. You’ll also have the opportunity to name a scholarship.0
LEVELVisionary
ENGAGEMENTNew initiatives, such as novel educational and mentorship programs and projects designed to provide critical resources and support networks for visual journalists experiencing trauma.
RANGE$25,000+
RECOGNITION & INVOLVEMENTAll the above plus two signed prints by VII Foundation contributing photographers. You’ll also receive recognition as the main founder of a new initiative and/or program and/or platform.