- Photo to be displayed in London exhibition alongside
Harry Potter star Katie Leung & X-Factor group: Same Difference -

Hardeep Hayer, in year 12 was selected as a Regional winner for the South East in Sightsavers International’s i-click competition 2009. Hardeep‘s photo, selected from hundreds of entries submitted by aspiring young photographers from across the UK, was displayed in a special exhibition alongside photos by Harry Potter star Katie Leung and X-Factor pop sensation Same Difference at the.gallery@oxo on London’s South Bank .

The theme for the competition this year was ‘Body language’.  From capturing hand gestures, to body shapes, the raise of an eyebrow to an affectionate greeting - young people were challenged to try and snap moments in time when actions speak louder than words.  Hardeep, produced a photo entitled fear and anger, capturing the tense body language between two people when one is threatening the other.  Hardeep was selected as a Regional winner for the South East in the 15 to 16 age category.

Jo Mitchell, Schools Development Manager for Sightsavers International, commented: “I was so impressed by the level of thought and attention that went into the entries submitted this year. It’s great to be involved in a project that encourages young people to reflect on how we use our senses and also celebrate their creativity!  We were all so impressed by the professionalism and artistic flair demonstrated by these young photographers and the resulting exhibition will help us to demonstrate just how precious the gift of sight really is.”

Sightsavers works in over 30 countries across Africa, Asia and the Caribbean to treat and prevent avoidable blindness and to also improve life for those who are irreversibly blind. There are 45 million people in the world who are blind yet a staggering 75% of blindness can be prevented or treated, often through very simple and cost-effective interventions.