The African media plays a pivotal role in shaping public opinion, attitudes, and behaviours around important issues such as reproductive health rights. The media landscape is vastly changing and there is a need to explore the upcoming talent among young journalists, activists, bloggers, and social media influencers in bringing these key issues to the fore. That is why our awards will support and shine a spotlight on young and upcoming African voices working in these mediums.
The awards aim to uncover and celebrate the innovative ways African youth are advocating for these topics in their communities and across the continent. In addition, it aims to recognise contributions by individuals in the media that enhance the public’s understanding of reproductive rights and sexual health issues. Particularly on topics that are most difficult to discuss within our societies due to complex societal stigma and legal frameworks that risk the lives of those who speak out.
Eligibility
The period of publication/broadcast of entries are those published between January 1, 2024 and November 1, 2024.
- The award is open to African journalists and activists below 35 years of age living in Africa (for full country list scroll down) and publishing in African-led and African-based media houses or independently via online platforms.
- The competition is open to individual and aspiring journalists and activists and not media institutions or organisations.
- The submission should be your own work and not previously published or submitted elsewhere by another individual or organisation.
- Please note, unfortunately at this stage, we are only able to accept English submissions. We are committed to expand this in the future.
- Submitted pieces that have won awards in other competitions should not be submitted to these awards.
Prizes
- Fatima TV African Youth Voices Awards Grand Prize: USD 1,000
- 2x Commendation prizes: USD 500 each
Apply here.
