African youth storytelling contest seeks entries [Africa]

Posted on Jun 5, 2024 in Specialized Topics

African storytellers ages 18 to 35 can enter a contest.

The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) and the Youth in Landscapes Initiative (YIL) are hosting The Stories of Africa, a youth storytelling contest that aims to amplify critical voices from across the African continent.

Stories on topics relating 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, and more are eligible for submission.

Short films, interviews, documentaries and podcasts are also eligible for submission.

The three best stories will receive prizes of EUR500, EUR300 and EUR200 respectively. The winners will be announced at the GLF Africa 2024 Hybrid Conference.

The deadline is June 30.