Youth and Rural Development Photo Contest

Deadline: 16 December 2019
Open to: 18-35 years old, residents and nationals of Latin American and the Caribbean region
Benefits: certificate of recognition and possibility to go an all-in trip for the awarding ceremony (including flights tickets, lodging and daily food)

Description

The “Youth and Rural Development” Photography Contest will award the top ten candidates who produce photos that portray how youth can contribute to rural development in Latin American and the Caribbean region.

The ten photos will compose an exhibition during the award ceremony of the Rural Youth Innovation Award in Latin America and the Caribbean, held in June 2020 ( place to be defined). The authors of the three best-ranked photographs have the opportunity to receive training on events live coverage on social media and to participate in the awards ceremony, promoting youth’s participation and voice.

Eligibility

Young people between 18 and 35 years old (until 16/12/2019) who are both nationals and residents of Latin American and Caribbean countries are eligible to join the Contest

Benefits

 The top ten finalists will receive a certificate of recognition of the Rural Youth Innovation Award and will have their photos displayed during the Rural Youth Innovation Award official award ceremony. They will have the right to choose whether they would like to attend a live event coverage workshop and win an all-in trip for the same ceremony (including flights tickets, lodging and daily food).

How to apply?

To participate, young people must submit one photo containing a brief description of the place and context of the photograph (5 to 10 lines), as well as the authorization to use the image, duly completed and signed.

For more information, and to apply, please visit the official web site.