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When times get rough, hope is essential to keep our heads up and battle out life’s challenges. From acts of compassion to the birth of a newborn, hope can manifest in many different ways.

Here are 50 of the best photos selected among the #Hope2019 Photo Contest by AGORA images, a free-to-use photography app that has been rewarding the world's biggest prizes in global photography contests since 2017.

Amateur and professional photographers from all around the world submit their interesting photos for our photography awards that show us what hope means to them, reminding us that beauty and kindness still exist in our world. Check out the top stunning pictures that will warm your heart, make you smile, and give you hope!

Which of these beautiful photos resonated with you the most? Comment and vote for your favorite one!

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#1

Childhood Is A Memorable Time In Our Life

Childhood Is A Memorable Time In Our Life

@ashee_phtgrphy (India)

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    #2

    New Generation

    New Generation

    @larakuti (Indonesia)
    Taken in Indonesia.

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    #3

    Hope

    Hope

    @leylaemektar (Turkey)

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    #4

    #followher

    #followher

    @icnworld (Netherlands)
    Taken at Labor Day in Amsterdam.

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    #5

    Smile

    Smile

    @imanzha (Indonesia)

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    Dani
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My favorite! They look so happy!

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    #6

    Hope To Survive

    Hope To Survive

    @altone (Lithuania)

    "A picture of my daughter's and her 97 year old great grandmother's hands. With this photo, I wanted to show that old people are still needed for their experience, wisdom, and sharing."

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    #7

    Life Begins, Tiny Stork Babies

    Life Begins, Tiny Stork Babies

    @lexluther (Sweden)

    "First moments of life for these stork babies."

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    Zelda Blue
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If storks deliver human babies, who delivers stork babies?

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    #8

    Sunray

    Sunray

    @victordevalles (Spain)

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    Tiny Dancer
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Being called home to the mothership. Stunning!

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    #9

    Smiles

    Smiles

    @mohamedeldor (Egypt)

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    #10

    Family

    Family

    @lightpalmer (Tanzania)

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    #11

    Never Give Up

    Never Give Up

    @tutul1410 (Bangladesh)
    Taken at a centre for paralysed people in Bangladesh.

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    Bec Snyder
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As someone who has recently become disabled, I spent 8 months mourning the things I can't do any more. Depressing! One day, I decided to celebrate the things I CAN do, and that spurred me to find workarounds for the things that used to be "can'ts". That became very empowering!

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    #12

    Firefighter

    Firefighter

    @asadksungkar (Indonesia)

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    #13

    Big Happy Six

    Big Happy Six

    @eighthman (Ghana)

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    #14

    Live

    Live

    @diego_mr (Spain)

    "A mum-to-be and her grandmother are sharing a bonding moment."

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    GoodWolf
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pictures like these make me cry for some reason since I'm a mom :)

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    #15

    I Miss You

    I Miss You

    @irlansteven (Indonesia)

    "A widowed man misses the love of his life, and hopes to reunite with her in the afterlife."

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    Alberto Cevallos
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not crying... not crying... not crying at work... crying in the bathroom...

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    #16

    Despite The Alarming Climate Change, There Is Still Hope. All We Have To Do Is Act

    Despite The Alarming Climate Change, There Is Still Hope. All We Have To Do Is Act

    @real_raypotter (Philippines).
    Taken during a volunteer event for an environmentally friendly organization.

    "I hope that this micro-effort will have a macro-effect in saving our planet."

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    #17

    Spring'

    Spring'

    @joshuajthurston (Palu City)

    "A delicate flower is sprouting as spring slowly comes back."

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    Tiny Dancer
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now that's a great depiction of hope springing eternal! Does anyone else see a person on the left sharing the flower with a giant mouth on the right?

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    #18

    All Soul's Day

    All Soul's Day

    @azimronnie (Bangladesh)

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    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Visiting and honoring loved ones who have departed is very comforting.

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    #19

    Promises To Heaven

    Promises To Heaven

    @ajuriaguerra (Spain)
    Taken in Tibet.

    "A Tibetan monk throws his promises of hope to heaven."

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    Tiny Dancer
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, Geoffrey, who hurt you, buddy? Such a depressing life if all you can see here is trash. So many moments of beauty in this crazy old world if you just open your eyes. Namaste, Geoffrey, namaste.

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    #20

    Into The Flames...

    Into The Flames...

    @seinq (Malaysia)

    "A shot of a firefighter sacrificing his life, doing his job and keeping everybody safe. A bus caught on fire and it was a total disaster, and the firefighters came. Everyone was safe, there were no injuries. I was there at the right moment and the right time, and this firefighter has done what he was supposed to do."

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    WaffleFryLife
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is a beautiful photo. i seriously admire firefighters for being the kind of people who will literally run into flames to save a person they've never met, just because they're a person with a life. their selflessness is incredible.

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    #21

    Hope

    Hope

    @wunderbilder (Germany)

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    Dani
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a gorgeous photo! I love it!

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    #22

    The Sound Of Hope

    The Sound Of Hope

    @kuyaoyo (Philippines)

    "This photo was taken among a group of underprivileged Filipino students in a music class."

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    Kathy Baylis
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love programs like this. You never know which one will end up a professional musician, maybe even earning a scholarship because of their musical ability. Talent, like intelligence, is not determined by socioeconomic status.

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    #23

    Dance/Fighter

    Dance/Fighter

    @ojodevaca (Peru)
    Taken during the rehearsal of a male ballet group in Lima.

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    Nikki D
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For some reason I thought men couldn't dance on point.

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    #24

    Te Doy Lo Mejor De Mi

    Te Doy Lo Mejor De Mi

    @marinatesalia (Spain)

    "A mother breastfeeding her baby. Children growing up healthy and protected are the great hope of the earth."

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    Nikki D
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How can people be offended by this? So sweet and pure.

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    #25

    Attitude

    Attitude

    @kike_p73 (Spain)

    "The photo represents how children are the future and the hope of humanity."

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    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They can be anything they want to be.

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    #26

    Brotherhood

    Brotherhood

    @gabrieleraffaelli (Italy)

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    #27

    Group Hope

    Group Hope

    @msubirats (Spain)

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    Toujin C'Thlu
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is actually a yearly festival in Spain. As much as I like high places, I don't think I'd be very good at something like this.

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    #28

    Morning

    Morning

    @rajkumarmarko (India)

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    #29

    Pray Time

    Pray Time

    @ravir (Sri Lanka)

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    #30

    The Believer

    The Believer

    @jevgenij (Latvia)
    Taken in Greece.

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    Kathy Baylis
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    True, sincere faith is a beautiful—-and rare—-thing to behold.

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    #31

    Winners

    Winners

    @arnieuo (Philippines)
    Taken in the Philippines.

    "The photo was taken at a kids outreach program in the Philippines. The kids just won a group game and their expressions portray the happiness that can come from the simple things in life."

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    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The one little girl in front on the right looks so sad.

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    #32

    Symbol

    Symbol

    @theeastwoodexperience (Ghana)

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    #33

    Food For Blessing

    Food For Blessing

    @rafayat (Bangladesh)
    Taken at a temple in Bangladesh.

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    #34

    Working For A Living

    Working For A Living

    @dikyedarling (Indonesia)

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    Tiny Dancer
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Excellent photo, but I'm struggling with the "hope" aspect. Makes me hopeful this poor woman gets a break in life if that counts.

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    #35

    Living With Trash

    Living With Trash

    @franspatadungan (Indonesia)
    Taken in Indonesia.

    "If the AGORA community chose me as the #HOPE2019 winner, then I would use the prize to continue the anti-plastic campaign in my small town."

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    Andy boi
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait, isn’t this supposed to give us hope? This is just depressing.

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    #36

    Love

    Love

    @spykevasu (India)
    Taken in India.

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    Kathy Baylis
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love is love is love. Not matter where you live.

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    #37

    The Hope Of The Future

    The Hope Of The Future

    @rollimages (Philippines)
    Taken in Dubai.

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    Sarah Schoenhaar
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder how the photographer achieved this striking effect?

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    #38

    Selalu Dalam Keindahan Dan Kebahagiaan

    Selalu Dalam Keindahan Dan Kebahagiaan

    @recaear (Indonesia)

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    #39

    Undefined

    Undefined

    @soneath (Cambodia)
    Taken in Cambodia.

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    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The whole world awaits you, children.

    #40

    Playing On The Railway

    Playing On The Railway

    @maula039 (Indonesia)

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    Lori Rutherford
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How can I not. Be grateful for the life I have?! God bless you all for your strength and courage 💙

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    #41

    Where There's Life, There's Hope

    Where There's Life, There's Hope

    @rockmagery (Ghana)

    "A group of fishermen going fishing despite [there being] no fish in the area."

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    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm just thinking about the local population going hungry or even starving.

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    #42

    Hope For Peace

    Hope For Peace

    @jieshunsu (Philippines)

    "This girl is praying for peace at her village's Buddhist temple."

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    HalfShelli
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are Buddhists in the Philippines? I mean, in substantial numbers?

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    #43

    Mother And Incense

    Mother And Incense

    @ayesha.2000 (Sri Lanka)

    "Incense holds an invaluable role in Buddhist ceremonies. In this photo taken in one of the biggest Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka, a mother is praying to give people hope and confidence for the future."

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    Subhashinie Ambegoda
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    sadhu sadhu sadhu I am buddhist and I live in Sri Lanka And I think this picture is taken in kaleni maha viharaya

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    #44

    Just Came Out

    Just Came Out

    @anjali2890 (India)
    Taken in India.

    "The person is coming out of the fog of confusion and problems, now there is a hope to go towards a right path."

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    Bored Onion
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That person came out so I am too. I'm not straight, but not gay. I'm not going to identify as anything in particular. I'm just me, and that's okay

    Bored Onion
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I haven't told anyone that I'm not straight because I'm a 13 year old who lives in a place where non straight people are not excepted. Dont downvote me please.

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    Wil Vanderheijden
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To me it just looks like a man in a brickfactory trying to make a living in a dusty unhealthy environment with no time or desire to think about "coming out of the fog of confusion and problems and hoping to go towards a right path." The man is on the right path, working and making a living in dire conditions.

    Tiny Dynamine
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That quote is stretching things about as far as can be done.

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    #45

    Environmental Hope

    Environmental Hope

    @photollarena (Spain)

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    #46

    Money And Smile

    Money And Smile

    @salimbhayangkara (Indonesia)
    Taken at a wedding ceremony.

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    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Better than throwing a bouquet or rice, eh?

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    #47

    Heads Or Tails, There's Always A Choice

    Heads Or Tails, There's Always A Choice

    @anandu_venpakal (India)

    "When faced with deciding whether to make a change, flipping a coin can put you in the right direction."

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    BusLady
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or sometimes the wrong direction. I would not rely on a coin toss to direct my future. Lol

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    #48

    Hoping For A Bright Future

    Hoping For A Bright Future

    @koi_harvey60 (Philippines)
    Taken at a monk orphanage in Myanmar.

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    Aunt Messy
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Hope"? Not for those kids. Their lives are already over.

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    #49

    Pilgrims Performing Tawaf

    Pilgrims Performing Tawaf

    @tanveer.rohan (Meca)

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    lailyfnoor
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For people who hate being in the crowd, this situation could be very stressful

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    #50

    Releasing Birds For Hope

    Releasing Birds For Hope

    @emrahuygun (Turkey)
    Taken in Cambodia.

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    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've never understood this practice. It seems cruel to the birds.