The Stories of Africa- African Youth Storytelling Contest

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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.

GLF and YIL are looking for perspectives from Indigenous Peoples, local communities, pastoralists, women leaders, farmers, and community leaders on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:

  • Food systems and livelihoods.
  • Land tenure and rights.
  • Land degradation and restoration.
  • Youth initiatives.
  • Women’s leadership.

Eligibility Requirements

The contest is open to anyone between the ages of 18 and 35 who:

  • Was born in Africa and lives there;
  • Or belongs to the African diaspora but has strong ties with the continent;
  • Or works closely with Indigenous Peoples and local communities in Africa;
  • Or has a strong interest in amplifying the voices of African youth.

Prizes

  • The three best stories will receive prizes of EUR 500, 300 and 200 respectively.

Application Process

  • Submit videos of any length and format: short films, interviews, documentaries – anything you like!
  • Or submit audio stories in the form of a podcast.
  • Poems, songs or any other forms of art may also be included in your application.
  • Please include a photo of yourself and your landscape in the application.
  • In case you want to send your video or audio in French or an Indigenous language, please also provide a transcript in English.

For more information: https://events.globallandscapesforum.org/africa-2022/youth-african-storytelling-contest/

Submit your video by 14 August 2022.

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