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Call For Applications: UNDP Africa Create4Peace Youth Online Innovation Challenge 2026

The UNDP Africa Create4Peace Youth Online Innovation Challenge 2026 empowers young African creatives using art, tech, and storytelling to promote social cohesion. Open to youth-led teams in digital art, gaming, fashion, and performing arts, three winners will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to present at the Culture and Creative Industries Forum in Cameroon. Participants also gain private-sector pitching opportunities, mentorship, and continental exposure.

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Jun 19, 2026
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Call For Applications: UNDP Africa Create4Peace Youth Online Innovation Challenge 2026

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Africa has launched the Create4Peace Youth Online Innovation Challenge. This initiative empowers young African creatives to leverage digital innovation, art, storytelling, and technology to foster peace and social cohesion across the continent.

Key Information

  • Target Audience: Young African creatives, digital storytellers, content creators, artists, designers, and youth-led innovative teams.
  • Core Objective: Developing creative, tech-driven solutions that promote peacebuilding and community resilience.

Focus Areas

Applicants should design projects addressing:

  • Peacebuilding & social cohesion
  • Digital resilience & countering misinformation
  • Youth empowerment & community engagement
  • Intercultural dialogue & positive storytelling
  • Technology for social good

Program Benefits

Selected participants will receive:

  • Recognition: Continental exposure and showcase opportunities for creative projects.
  • Networking: Access to UNDP networks, partners, and fellow African innovators.
  • Growth: Mentorship and learning opportunities.

How to Apply

Ready to submit your entry? Interested applicants can submit their entries through the official application form:

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Apply here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOgwYjdLk3VPKK0fphrYtXWuEQuWWoqj76ciAMQAvS22OqcQ/viewform


Disclaimer:

Edfrica shares opportunities for informational purposes only. Results and funding outcomes are not guaranteed.

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