DEADLINE: AUGUST 14, 2022 — Applications are invited for the Stories of Africa, a youth storytelling contest that aims to amplify critical voices from across the African continent.
The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) and the Youth in Landscapes Initiative (YIL) are hosting the storytelling contest.
The organisers seek perspectives from indigenous peoples, local communities, pastoralists, women leaders, farmers, and community leaders.
Stories can focus on these topics and more: Food systems and livelihoods; Land tenure and rights; Land degradation and restoration; Youth initiatives; and Women’s leadership.
The three best stories will receive prizes of EUR 500, 300 and 200 respectively.
Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 35.
The deadline for applications is August 14, 2022.
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