OPEN CALL FOR THE NONPROFIT WORLD 2026: SELECTED NGOAndrea D. Zanenga for Sociedade Portuguesa para o Estudo das Aves (SPEA)
The Second First Flight

In Corvo, the smallest of the Azores, the community fights light pollution to protect wildlife. Since 1991, the SOS Cagarros project has safeguarded Cory ’s shearwaters by switching off public lighting for five nights each autumn. Residents rescue disoriented young birds, ensuring their safe journey to the ocean. This initiative demonstrates how reducing artificial light can restore ecological balance and strengthen the bond between humans and nature.

Copyright photo: © Andrea Zanenga for Sociedade Portuguesa para o Estudo das Aves (SPEA)

Portuguese Society for the Study of Birds (SPEA) is an organization that works to protect Portuguese birds and the incredible habitats they depend on. Thanks to the support of its members, volunteers and partners, it monitors the state of Portuguese birds, build nests, remove invasive species, push for better laws, fight environmental crime and much, much more.

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Andrea D. Zanenga is a documentary photographer based in Milan, Italy. He discovered photography during his studies in chemistry, gradually transforming a personal passion into a professional practice grounded in long-term visual research. He received formal training at the WSP School in Rome, where he was awarded a scholarship for the Masterclass in Reportage under the mentorship of Fausto Podavini, Giovanni Cocco, and photo editor Rosy Santella.

He was selected among the 100 photographers for the XXXVII Eddie Adams Workshop (Jeffersonville, NY) and chosen for the New York Times Portfolio Review in 2025.

Drawn to remote and isolated environments, Andrea’s work investigates the relationship between humans and the natural world, with a focus on environmental conservation and wildlife. His projects engage with fragile ecosystems, using photography as a tool to reflect on ecological responsibility and coexistence.

His work has been shortlisted for the World Report Award at the Festival of Ethical Photography (2025). He is currently developing long-term projects in Italy and the Azores Islands, exploring conservation-based storytelling in Atlantic ecosystems.

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