The Active Citizenship Award honors young Africans (aged 15 to 35) who go above and above their civic responsibilities to maintain democracy, enhance access to basic amenities, achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, or improve the quality of life in their communities/countries in Africa. The goal of the award is to encourage young people to take action on a regular basis that helps to the upholding of democracy and the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The winners are presented with certificates of appreciation. Our ‘Active Citizens Hall of Fame’ features all of the finalists.
Program Stages
1 – Call for nominations
2 – Internal screening by the judges to select semi-finalists
3 – A one-way video interview with the semi-finalists
4 – Selection of finalists
5 – Public voting to choose the final winners for each category and country.
Eligibility Criteria
1 – Be an African living and working in any of the following African countries: Nigeria, Gambia, Liberia, Ghana and Kenya.
2 – Must not be below 15 years or above 35 years of age
3 – Your work can be related to any of the following: Education, Health, Climate action, Gender equality, Peace and Justice, and Democracy.
4 – Someone can recommend you, but you must submit the nomination yourself
6 – Past finalists are not eligible to re-apply
Application Process
Nomination Deadline – 30th April 2022
Click here to submit nomination
For more info visit Active Citizenship Award
