The Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI) has announced a Pan-African Youth Competition calling on creative teams of young people (18–35 years) to convert research insights into compelling content.
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The initiative aims to make intricate studies about youth employment and nonprofit effectiveness more understandable and engaging throughout Africa.
Each winning team from Africa’s four regions (North, West, East, and Southern) will be awarded USD $32,000, distributed progressively according to project milestones and completion.
Beyond monetary rewards, participants will benefit from increased exposure, mentorship opportunities, published work, and connections to CAPSI’s extensive networks and platforms.
Eligibility Criteria
- Young-led teams or organisations with leaders/managers aged 18 to 35 years.
- Open to participants across Africa; submissions accepted in English, French, Portuguese, or Arabic.
- Priority given to candidates from the 17 nations included in CAPSI’s dignified work and nonprofit research.
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Acceptable Content Formats
Teams can present research findings through various creative mediums, including:
- Digital Media – documentaries, animations, short films.
- Visual Arts – photography, illustrations, infographics.
- Performing Arts – music videos, spoken word, dance.
- Interactive Media – web storytelling, games, apps, podcasts.
- Writing – short stories, narrative journalism, blogs.
Rewards & Advantages
- USD $32,000 awarded to each regional winning team (combined prize pool: USD $128,000).
- Funds released in phases: starting grant followed by instalments linked to achievement of project benchmarks.
- Mentorship access, visibility across CAPSI and partner channels, invitations to present at donor meetings and policy forums.
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Important Timeline
- Competition Launch: September 19, 2025.
- Final Submission Date (Extended): October 31, 2025.
Click HERE to apply.
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