The result is photographs that convey strong messages about social realities. For his diligent efforts in the world of photography and social movements, Armin Hari received the 2011 Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA) with the theme Love of the Earth: International Photo Contest, First Winner (International) in “Love of The Earth” Category. This followed a number of other awards in different nations such as Bangladesh, The Philippines, Ukraine, Australia, United States, Germany, and The Netherlands.