#MyAfricanHeritage Instagram Video Contest 2019

Deadline:  20 May 2019
Open to: individuals between 18 and 32 years old from any country
Benefits: 6 month internship with the African World Heritage Fund in Midrand, South Africa

Description

Post your video about an African World Heritage site using the hashtag #MyAfricanHeritage and stand the chance to win one of the prizes.

Entries to the competition will be evaluated  keeping in mind the following criteria:

Creativity

Is the video original and aesthetically pleasing?
We are looking for creative stories!

Content

What is your connection to the site?
The World Heritage site should be clearly identified in the video.

Composition

Does it capture the exceptional character of the site?

Eligibility

  • An individual between 18 and 32 years old from any country can take part in this contest;
  • Members of current UNESCO staff (either permanent or temporary), parents, siblings, children and spouses of UNESCO staff are not eligible to participate.

Benefits

1st Prize: 6 month internship with the African World Heritage Fund in Midrand, South Africa

The prize includes

  • Return air tickets to Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Stipend

2nd Prize: Trip to South Africa To visit the World Heritage site of Robben Island

The prize includes

  • Two return air tickets to South Africa;
  • Ground and ferry transportation to Robben Island;
  • Full board accommodation on the island for 3 days for 2 people;
  • Entrance to the World Heritage site and a guided tour.

How to apply?

Post your video about an African World Heritage site using the hashtag #MyAfricanHeritage.

For more information, please visit the official web page.