ELIGIBILITY:

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: They 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.

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.

BENEFIT:

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.