NGFP YOUNG VOICES AWARDS
We know that young people are doing great things to create a better future – and we would like to hear about them. Individual, partner and group project submissions are welcomed 12-17 years of age. We see this as the start of a conversation so we can learn, listen, and support them as they start or continue their foresight journey.
The qualities we are looking for are curiosity about the changing world and the people around them. There’s interest in translating future-focussed ideas into action in service to their community.
The NGFP Young Voices Award is a partnership with Teach the Future. The first-place winner receives a USD $1000 prize to help realize their future-focused project and catapult their idea into action. Three others receive a USD $500 prize. Six top finalists are being recognized for their ideas and effort. Seventeen projects will be highlighted for the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
This year, we’re also excited to introduce a dedicated MENA Region category to recognize outstanding youth visionaries across the Middle East and North Africa.
Applicants have a willingness to become an ambassador for futures and for sustainability. We can’t wait to hear from you!
- To apply, applicants are asked to write a short essay (maximum 400 words) on how a current project or an intended project will consider the well-being of others and the future of the planet. Submissions can be in your native language, but please include an English translation. Create and submit a short video (maximum 2 minutes and 30 seconds) about what you would want to do with the Young Voices prize. The video is a pitch addressed to your community persuading them that this project or idea is good or even necessary and giving them reasons for supporting or joining it. The video can be in your native language but please include English subtitles. Please create new and original video and do not upload a news clipping or old video. Indicate which of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) their idea would contribute to.Apply now!
- Teach the Future is a network of worldwide advocates who are getting futures thinking into classrooms. Their mission is to help young people become more futures literate by teaching futures-thinking skills to students and educators around the world and to inspire them to influence their futures. Their Young Voices Network aims to empower young people to take the lead and work towards building a better future for themselves, their families, communities and beyond. You can express your interest in becoming a member of the Young Voices network here.
