Enter for the LEAP Africa International Youth Day Challenge 2017

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LEAP Africa is proud to be part of a global recognition and promotion of the United Nations’ (UN) International Youth Day which is celebrated each year to recognize the efforts of the world’s youth in enhancing the global society.  The theme of this year’s International Youth Day – which takes place on August 12, 2017 – is “Youth Building Peace” and it is dedicated to celebrating young people’s contributions to conflict prevention and transformation as well as inclusion, social justice, and sustainable peace.

Application Deadline: 12th August 2017

Eligible Countries: African countries

About the Award: : LEAP Africa, in partnership with African Artists’ Foundation, is calling upon young people (ages 15-30) to submit a creative and inspiring picture or a video that promotes peace by posting it on their Instagram page in the areas of:

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  • Spoken word or Poetry.
  • Art works (photography, artistic drawing, painting or graphic design).

Type: Contest

Eligibility: Candidates must be aged  15-30 years

Number of Awards: Not specified

Value of Award: 

  • An internship or mentorship opportunity at the African Artist’s Foundation.
  • The prizes will include a position as LEAP Africa’s Youth Ambassador for a year and many more.

How to Apply: 

  • Contestants must follow LEAP Africa on their social media pages and post their submissions using the hashtags #LEAPIYD2017 and #Youth4Peace.
  • It is also important to tag @LEAPAfrica on your post submission.
  • Winners will be selected and unveiled a week after the competition.

Visit the Program Webpage for Details

Award Providers: LEAP Africa, African Artists’ Foundation

Author

  • Ifeoma Chuks is a naturally-skilled writer. She has written and contributed to more than 6000 articles all over the internet that have formed solid experiences for particularly aspiring, young people around the globe.

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