GLF African Youth Storytelling Contest 2024 (Win up to EUR 500 Prize)

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Application is now open for GLF African Youth Storytelling Contest 2024. Do you have a story to share about how Africa can regenerate its landscapes, protect biodiversity, lead climate action and protect the rights and livelihoods of millions?

GLF believes storytelling has the power to ignite change, inspire action and connect people across borders. Following the powerful stories they heard in 2022 and 2023, the 2024 Africa Youth Storytelling Contest welcomes stories in a wide variety of formats, including video, audio, visual art, animation or another creative medium.

In this third edition of their annual African storytelling contest, The Stories of Africa, they invite young creators from all over the continent to share stories to inspire a brighter and bolder future for Africa.

The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) is the world’s largest knowledge-led platform on integrated land use, dedicated to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and Paris Climate Agreement. The Forum takes a holistic approach to create sustainable landscapes that are productive, prosperous, equitable and resilient and considers five cohesive themes of food and livelihoods, landscape restoration, rights, finance and measuring progress. It is led by the Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF), in collaboration with its co-founders UNEP and the World Bank and Charter Members.

GLF African Youth Storytelling Contest Benefits

The top 5 to 10 entries will be featured on our website and social media channels, as well as at the GLF Africa 2024 Hybrid Conference, reaching thousands of people in person and online.
On top of the opportunity to showcase your talent and share your story with a global audience, the three best stories will receive prizes of EUR 500, 300 and 200 respectively.

Eligibility Criteria for GLF African Youth Storytelling Contest

The contest is open to anyone between the ages of 18 and 35 born in Africa, living in Africa or from the African diaspora.

Themes

Your story should share your thoughts, hopes and dreams about a future for Africa that values community, collaboration, inclusivity and resilience. In simple words: what should a bright future for Africa look like?
Key themes for your story could include (but are not limited to) food sovereignty, sustainable food systems, biodiverse landscapes, land tenure, ecosystem restoration, gender, climate justice, Indigenous rights, community-led action, youth leadership and sustainable finance.

Format

We welcome a diverse range of storytelling forms that capture at least one of the themes described above. Submissions can take various forms, including:

Visual arts or animation: artwork (paintings, sculptures, drawing, photography, etc.) or animations
Video: short films, interviews, documentaries, performance art – anything you like!
Audio: original poetry, music, podcasts, etc.

Another creative medium that showcases your unique perspective.

What are the selection criteria?

Entries will be judged based on the following criteria:

Creativity, passion and originality;
Relevance to the the themes described above;
Vision and pathway for the future of Africa;
Clarity of expression and communication of ideas;
Overall impact and effectiveness.

How to apply

Please include the following in your story:

Your full name
Your city or town and country
The logo of your organization (if applicable)
If your submission is in a language other than English, please also provide an English transcript in the relevant part of the application form.

Click Here to Apply

Application Deadline: 30 June 2024