The African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) have partnered to create an AU-EU Champions project.
This annual initiative aims to enhance the positive impact of joint AU-EU policies, programmes, and projects in Africa through the perspective of digital creators: TikTokers, Instagrammers, YouTubers, vloggers, and podcasters.
The first edition will focus on 5 selected countries: Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, and Mozambique.
Who is eligible for this AU-EU Champions project?
Eligible individuals for this project must:
- Be a citizen in any of the five selected countries (Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, and Mozambique)
- Have a strong social media presence
- Have excellent storytelling skills and consistently produce audio-visual content.
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Benefits of Joining the AU-EU Champions Project
Participating in the AU-EU Champions project comes with exciting advantages including:
- A Financial compensation
- Training programme
- In-country transportation to the AU-EU project
- Accommodation nearby
- Considerable exposure to EU, AU, and implementing partners’ socials
- Local, regional, and international media attention
- Represent the AU-EU at special events when invited
How can you apply?
Simply create a 90-second video introducing yourself (extended video will be rejected) including the following:
- Area of influence: Describe your field and provide examples of clients you’ve worked with.
- Types of posts: Share what kind of content you typically publish.
- Impact: Explain the impact of your activities.
- Followers: Mention how many followers you have.
- Motivation: State why you are applying to the Champions project.
- Knowledge of AU and EU: Share what you know about the African Union and the European Union.
- Project selection: Pick one project from the list of AU-EU projects available within your country.
- Proposal: Provide a brief overview of your approach to covering the selected project.
Kindly apply here when you are set!
Application deadline: 17th October, 2024
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