Deadline: 25 May 2024
African World Heritage Fund is calling on all Africans to participate in the celebration of African heritage during the Africa Month under the theme My African Heritage.
This competition aims to raise awareness and appreciation of the significance of World Heritage in Africa as well as the need to preserve African heritage values, wealth, and diversity.
Participants are invited to use the hashtag (#MyAfricanHeritage) to share a photo, video or written post on AWHF social media network (Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn) addressing the theme “My African Heritage” and tag the African World Heritage Fund.
Prize Information
- A weekend trip to a World Heritage Site. The prize includes a round-trip flight ticket (in economy class), accommodation, meals paid for 2 nights.
Eligibility Criteria
- The competition is open to all Africans living in Africa or in the diaspora.
- The supporting caption/text should explain why the heritage depicted in the photo or video is of special significance to the participant and what African heritage means to them.
- Posts should be made in one of the four official languages of the African Union (English, French, Arabic and Portuguese).
- Photos and videos must be of high resolution and the video should not exceed 4 minutes.
Evaluation Criteria
- An independent jury will evaluate the posts based on the following criteria:
- The relevance of the posts (i.e., the message conveyed) in relation to the theme “My African Heritage”.
- The engagement metrics such as likes, shares, and reactions.
For more information, visit AWFH.
