Ashoka Africa Changemaker Challenge 2022 – Apply Here
The Ashoka Africa Changemaker Storytelling Challenge is looking for inspiring stories from young people in Nigeria making a difference through social innovation.
Ashoka looks to build an ecosystem of Changemaker Cities, as they bring to you an opportunity to share your changemaker story. Share your story on how you are working or have worked with a team to create solutions to social challenges including but not limited to climate action, healthcare, unemployment, education, gender, diversity-equity-inclusion, minority rights, ICT, agriculture, and economic sustainability in Nigeria.
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Aim Of The Ashoka Africa Changemaker Challenge 2022
This challenge aims to elevate and highlight the valuable contribution of young Nigerians who are solving some of the country’s biggest issues through collaboration and changemaking.
Eligibility
- Participants aged 18 – 35
- Country: Nigeria
- The social innovation should have been or is being implemented in Nigeria within the last two years
- Participants must be working with a team.
Benefits
Winners will get:
- Cash Prize: Winner (200,000N); Runner Up; (100,000N) and 3rd place; (50,000N)
- Media Visibility: Top stories will be showcased on Ashoka’s #EveryDayChangemaking Early Changemaking Series
- Become a Co-leader in the Everyone A Changemaker movement in Nigeria
How to Apply
Please note that shortlisted stories will go through a community review process to determine the top 3 finalists.
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Dates Application Stage
- 4 April 2022: Challenge opens (During this time, participants may submit entries)
- 15 April 2022, 11:59 PM: Final entry deadline.
Screening and Community Review
- 7 April 2022 – 30 April 2022: Application screening and community review
Winners Announcement
- 5 May 2022: Winners announced
For Information visit the Ashoka Africa Changemaker Challenge website