Overview

This program offers a comprehensive creative and professional development experience through the Day of the African Child 2026 Digital Campaign, designed to elevate the voices and experiences of young people across West and Central Africa.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

Be young activists or digital content creators
Be active on social media or willing to engage in digital storytelling
Have interest in advocacy, especially around WASH issues
Be available for training and campaign participation

Benefits

Applicants will receive:

Free Mobile Journalism Training, including techniques in mobile storytelling, smartphone video production, ethical reporting, and social media content publishing.
Digital Content Creation Support to produce reels, POV storytelling, advocacy narratives, and impactful social media campaigns.
Regional Visibility through exposure across digital platforms and recognition within youth and development networks.

How to Apply

Interested applicants must complete a short online form, which takes approximately 5 to 7 minutes. The form collects personal information, country and city of residence, contact details (email and WhatsApp), and basic demographic data. Applicants must be from one of the following countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo.

Submit your application using the official form here.