International Essay Contest for Young People

International Essay Contest for Young People

This annual essay contest is organized in an effort to harness the energy, creativity, and initiative of the world’s youth in promoting a culture of peace and sustainable development. It also aims to inspire society to learn from young minds and to think about how each of us can make […]

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World Bank & Financial Times Youth Blog Competition 2023

World Bank & Financial Times Youth Blog Competition 2023

Here is an invite for you to enter the fifth annual global blog writing competition, co-sponsored by the World Bank Group and the Financial Times. COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the lives of young children, students, and youth. The disruption of societies and economies caused by the pandemic has led […]

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APNI Photo Contest 2023

APNI Photo Contest 2023

Applications for the African Plant Nutrition Institute Photo Contest 2023 are now open.  Join the challenge to shine a light on plant nutrition research and development across Africa through photography. Your contributions will help to build a valuable forum and educational resource …plus you could win a cash prize!  The […]

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UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education

UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education

Gender equality in education is a basic right and a prerequisite to building inclusive societies. Although notable progress has been made over the last 20 years, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented disruption to education and exacerbated existing inequalities, disproportionately affecting girls and women. The UNESCO Prize for Girls’ […]

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YALDA AfCFTA YOUTH CREATIVE COMPETITON

YALDA AfCFTA YOUTH CREATIVE COMPETITON

The Youth Alliance for Leadership and Development in Africa (YALDA) in collaboration with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, African Export-Import Bank (Afrexim Bank), United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA),  the International Trade Centre (ITC) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) invite all youth who are nationals […]

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Agenda 2063 Women’s Photojournalism Award/ African Union

Agenda 2063 Women’s Photojournalism Award/ African Union

Pictures have the power to reflect everyday life experiences and are a valuable tool for storytelling. They capture a moment in time in history and also have the power to transport one to faraway places.  The African Union and GIZ have joined forces to launch The Agenda 2063 Africa Photojournalism […]

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$100M PRIZE FOR CARBON REMOVAL

$100M PRIZE FOR CARBON REMOVAL

XPRIZE Carbon Removal is aimed at tackling the biggest threat facing humanity – fighting climate change and rebalancing Earth’s carbon cycle. Funded by Elon Musk and the Musk Foundation, this $100M competition is the largest incentive prize in history, an extraordinary milestone.‎ APPLICATION DEADLINE: Closing date varies. ELIGIBILITY: Any carbon […]

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2021 RECOVER AFRICA YOUTH COMPETITION: A CHANCE TO WIN 500 EUROS

2021 RECOVER AFRICA YOUTH COMPETITION: A CHANCE TO WIN 500 EUROS

The Recover Africa Youth Competition is part of the larger Recover Africa project by Fairtrade Africa and BMZ. The Recover Africa Youth Competition believes that all youth have had unique experiences during the pandemic that can be expressed through media, works of art and innovations. Why they are giving youths […]

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2021 Thought For Food (TFF) Challenge for Innovators and Entrepreneurs

2021 Thought For Food (TFF) Challenge for Innovators and Entrepreneurs

The Thought For Food® (TFF) Foundation is the world’s pioneer and leader in next-gen innovation and startup acceleration for food and agriculture. TFF is looking for diverse solutions that positively impact every part of our food system in every region of the world. In addition, participants can opt-in to take […]

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