Named in honor of the late photojournalist, The Chris Hondros Fund offers financial support to photographers who work in the same vein that Hondros did — with empathy, dedication and humility.
Curated by Mikko Takkunen, a collection of the best photojournalism around the web from the past two weeks.
As the civil war in Syria reaches even newer levels of horror, TIME asked 28 photojournalists to reflect on their most powerful work from the conflict over the last year. Often directly putting their lives at risk, these photographers have recorded agonizing and traumatic moments for the world to see.
Although she is one of the youngest athletes set to compete in this summer’s Olympic games, 15-year-old Carolina Mendoza displays a maturity beyond her years through her training. TIME commissioned photographer Tomas Munita to photograph Mendoza as she prepared for London.
A mural near Tahrir Square serves as a backdrop to the continuing revolution. Painted over and re-painted, it endures as a reminder of history and hope for the future.
Before Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Cuba for today’s visit, photographer Tomas Munita examined the role of religion in the nation, where bishops have emerged as political as well as spiritual players.
