Inclusion lies at the heart of transformative change, and it will take all of us to champion its power. We are calling young changemakers everywhere to unite to dismantle barriers, foster diversity, and reshape power dynamics within societies. We are thrilled to announce the launch of the #United4Inclusion Contest!
YouthLead, in collaboration with Youth Excel, Accountability Lab, Atlas Corps, Grassroot Soccer, and YEO 2030 have created this contest to highlight efforts made not to discriminate against or exclude individuals based on their identities and abilities. Guided by the principles of "do no harm" and "do nothing about them without them," we embrace and recognize every individual and community, with their unique identities and experiences, as key agents in societal transformation.
Join the #United4Inclusion Contest
This four-week campaign hosted at YouthLead.org and across social media platforms, rallies youth to join the #United4Inclusion movement and share their diverse perspectives. This campaign is an opportunity to celebrate progress and unite in continued efforts to prioritize inclusion in all we do. Together, we will celebrate the spirit of inclusion through a multimedia contest.
Share Your Understanding of Inclusion and Inspire Change
Are you ready to showcase the power of inclusion? We invite you to participate in the #United4Inclusion Contest from August 12 to September 15 by submitting your most compelling photos, audio clips, or written pieces that embody the essence of inclusion in one of the following categories:
- Inclusive Workforce Development
- Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI)
- Inclusive Activism
- Inclusive Representation
- Inclusive Sports
Show the world how inclusion sparks progress and transforms lives.
Prizes
The winning submissions will be published at YouthLead.org, promoted via our YouthLead social media channels and newsletter, and announced across all campaign partners’ social media channels. In addition, contest winners will:
The prizes for the 5 winners (1 in each category) include:
- A 6-Month subscription to a Devex Career account. (Devex is a social enterprise and media platform for the global development community. It aims to connect with and inform development, health, humanitarian, and sustainability professionals through news, business intelligence, funding and career opportunities related to international development.)
- An Instagram Live Discussion on YouthLead’s Instagram channel
- Recognition at the next Global YEO Summit
- Visibility on YouthLead’s, Youth Excel’s, Accountability Lab’s, Atlas Corps', and YEO 2030’s websites and/or newsletter
- Promotion of submission across YouthLead’s, Youth Excel’s, Accountability Lab’s, Atlas Corps', and YEO 2030’s social media platforms
- For photo winners, use of image in communication materials with photo credit
Find resources on inclusion here.
Sample Written Piece
Now let us think of that child. The one with the bad grades and at the back of the class. The one that has no future and the one the teachers never mention in class as models of anything good. These are the same people that never fit in any criteria for any University or even just generally any opportunities in this world. They have been made to feel that they cannot do anything simply because the academic system has failed them.
What if we had an education system that gave equality through equity. If we cared for each student as much as they needed till they got it. What if we realized that education is a privilege that we are all entitled to and not a competition of who has the best memory. What if we stopped being this bad health care system that does not even exist? Finally, what if we stopped identifying a whole human being with just a single score? Because we ARE more than that.
This excerpt is from Nelly Kalukango's Turning Point Writing Contest submission.
Sample Photo
Photo is by Abdul Qadeer Muhammad Ali for the YouthLead Photo Contest.
Unite and Invite Others to Join
We can create a world where everyone has equal rights to expression and opportunities. Join us in the #United4Inclusion movement and show solidarity for diversity and inclusion. Follow the campaign at YouthLead.org and contribute to the discussion on your favorite social media platforms using #United4Inclusion. Together, let's build a future where diversity is celebrated, barriers are shattered, and inclusivity reigns supreme.
Be part of the change. Join #United4Inclusion today.
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Entering the #United4Inclusion Contest
Thank you for your interest in the #United4Inclusion Contest (“Contest”)! We are thrilled that you are considering entering this contest designed specifically for young changemakers like you! Let’s unite to promote empowerment and inclusion of people from underrepresented groups.
YouthLead, under YouthPower2: Learning and Evaluation (YP2LE), Youth Excel, Accountability Lab, Atlas Corps, Grassroot Soccer, and YEO 2030 have joined forces for this multimedia contest uniting young changemakers in dismantling barriers, fostering diversity, and reshaping power dynamics within societies.
Entering is easy.
- Submit a compelling photo, audio clip, or written piece that demonstrates your understanding of inclusion in one of the following categories: Inclusive Workforce Development, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI), Inclusive Representation, Inclusive Activism, and Inclusive Sports.
- Upload your audio clip to YouTube or Vimeo.
- Fill out the submission form. You must be a member of YouthLead to submit, but registration is free. Register or Log in here.
Read on for contest rules and terms.
Good luck—we cannot wait to see what you submit!
Submission Requirements
Only one submission per entrant.
All audio clips submissions must:
- Be no longer than three minutes;
- Should be at least 44.000 kHz;
- Have a title and brief description; and
- Be an original work by the Entrant created for the purpose of this contest.
All written submissions must:
- Be no longer than 1,000 words;
- Have a title; and
- Be an original work by the Entrant created for the purpose of this contest.
All photo submissions must:
- Should be in JPEG or PNG format;
- Be 8MP or higher;
- Have a title and brief description; and
- Be an original work by the Entrant created for the purpose of this contest.
Submissions should not include copyrighted material. The use of copyrighted materials will result in immediate disqualification.
In addition, submissions that have been published on other platforms or prior publications will not be considered.
Direct audio uploads are not permitted at YouthLead.org. Please upload your audio submissions using a free, trusted third-party platform (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo) and provide us with the link.
Audio must be of a high enough quality to listen uninterrupted.
Submissions will only be accepted between 12:01 a.m. ET, August 12, 2023 and 11:59 p.m. ET, September 15, 2023.
#United4Inclusion Contest Terms and Conditions
Please read and review the contest terms and conditions before entering.
You must be logged in to your YouthLead account to enter.