On December 12, a press conference was held at the TASS press center in Moscow to mark the launch of a large-scale international charity project, the inclusive photo exhibition and auction "World Through My Eyes," organized by the international charitable organization "Sail of Hope."
The project brings together photographs by people with disabilities and aims to support their creative self-expression, as well as develop an inclusive culture and international humanitarian dialogue. Artists from more than 30 countries, including Russia, China, India, Egypt, the UAE, and countries in Southeast Asia, will participate in the initiative.
During the press conference, Larisa Zelentsova, President of the International Alliance of BRICS Strategic Projects and the Parus Nadezhdy Foundation, emphasized the project's social and cultural mission, noting that for many years the organization has been creating conditions for unlocking the potential of people with disabilities, changing public perceptions, including through the language of art. Speakers also included representatives of partner organizations and the expert community: Jiang Yanbin, Chair of the Board of the International Public Organization "Experts in Confucianism," Elena Kuznetsova, Honored Oncologist and PhD in Medicine, and Russian artist and academician Alexander Shilov.
The organizers announced that the photo exhibition and subsequent charity auction will be the culmination of a large-scale international photography project. A distinctive feature of the format will be creative collaboration between participants and renowned cultural and public figures: photographs will be accompanied by personal captions from the authors and joint shots with celebrities.
All proceeds from the sale of photographs at the hybrid auction, which will take place in Moscow on March 10, 2026, will go directly to the artists. This approach provides tangible financial support for creative people with disabilities, promotes their social autonomy, and emphasizes the value of their talent and work.
"I want the 'World Through My Eyes' project to help participants believe in themselves, and to help viewers stop their daily grind, look around, and see how beautiful the world is," noted Denis Davydov, founder of the charity auction.
The project's name, "World Through My Eyes" (1+1>2), symbolizes the synergistic effect in which joint creativity and collaboration create a result greater than the sum of individual efforts. The goal of the initiative is to clearly demonstrate the power of inclusion, help break down social barriers, and create a more open and welcoming society.
The project will be implemented in several stages. Photo submissions will be accepted until January 30, 2026. Press events dedicated to the initiative's development are planned for February 2026. Following the auction, the exhibition will become mobile and will be displayed at public venues, including libraries and shopping and entertainment centers. The official launch of the international exhibition program is planned for April 2026 at the UN headquarters in Geneva. The event was held with the support of the BRICS International Alliance of Strategic Projects.
The project brings together photographs by people with disabilities and aims to support their creative self-expression, as well as develop an inclusive culture and international humanitarian dialogue. Artists from more than 30 countries, including Russia, China, India, Egypt, the UAE, and countries in Southeast Asia, will participate in the initiative.
During the press conference, Larisa Zelentsova, President of the International Alliance of BRICS Strategic Projects and the Parus Nadezhdy Foundation, emphasized the project's social and cultural mission, noting that for many years the organization has been creating conditions for unlocking the potential of people with disabilities, changing public perceptions, including through the language of art. Speakers also included representatives of partner organizations and the expert community: Jiang Yanbin, Chair of the Board of the International Public Organization "Experts in Confucianism," Elena Kuznetsova, Honored Oncologist and PhD in Medicine, and Russian artist and academician Alexander Shilov.
The organizers announced that the photo exhibition and subsequent charity auction will be the culmination of a large-scale international photography project. A distinctive feature of the format will be creative collaboration between participants and renowned cultural and public figures: photographs will be accompanied by personal captions from the authors and joint shots with celebrities.
All proceeds from the sale of photographs at the hybrid auction, which will take place in Moscow on March 10, 2026, will go directly to the artists. This approach provides tangible financial support for creative people with disabilities, promotes their social autonomy, and emphasizes the value of their talent and work.
"I want the 'World Through My Eyes' project to help participants believe in themselves, and to help viewers stop their daily grind, look around, and see how beautiful the world is," noted Denis Davydov, founder of the charity auction.
The project's name, "World Through My Eyes" (1+1>2), symbolizes the synergistic effect in which joint creativity and collaboration create a result greater than the sum of individual efforts. The goal of the initiative is to clearly demonstrate the power of inclusion, help break down social barriers, and create a more open and welcoming society.
The project will be implemented in several stages. Photo submissions will be accepted until January 30, 2026. Press events dedicated to the initiative's development are planned for February 2026. Following the auction, the exhibition will become mobile and will be displayed at public venues, including libraries and shopping and entertainment centers. The official launch of the international exhibition program is planned for April 2026 at the UN headquarters in Geneva. The event was held with the support of the BRICS International Alliance of Strategic Projects.