- Prize Amount – up to €1,500
- Deadline – June 15, 2026
- CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Harambee Africa International Foundation has announced the 11th edition of the International Award “Conveying Africa – Telling the Africa that Surprises,” aimed at promoting an authentic narrative that reflects the complexity, vitality, and transformative energy of the African continent.
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The focus areas are: promoting an authentic narrative, far from stereotypes, that reflects the complexity and vitality of the African continent; an Africa that surprises with its creativity, the resourcefulness of its people, locally generated solutions, community strength, cultural richness, and social and technological innovation; giving space to stories that reveal a continent in transformation, not denying the difficulties, but highlighting the daily commitment, courage, and capacity for change.
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Priority themes include education and training as fundamental tools for the integral development of the person and sustainable societal progress; human dignity, to be respected in every context, regardless of social, economic, or cultural background; solidarity and cooperation as essential elements of community life; the family as a fundamental nucleus for personal and social growth; positive integration in Western societies, promoting intercultural understanding and harmonious coexistence; innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship serving the common good; and access to clean and sustainable energy as a key driver of human development and social inclusion, enabling education, healthcare, entrepreneurship, and community resilience.
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Benefits
- The monetary prize (subject to applicable tax regulations) is € 1,500 for each winner in categories A, B, and C and a total of € 500 for the young creatives in category D.
Eligibility:
- The competition invites audiovisual productions that tell stories of development, innovation, inclusion, and solidarity, offering fresh and original perspectives on contemporary Africa.
- The award seeks to amplify voices and narratives that highlight Africa’s dynamism and diversity, showcasing the continent’s people as agents of change and creators of innovative local solutions.
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