Climate Through Young Eyes

Photo contest:

AFRISOS and Greenmanjaro are excited to announce a continent-wide photography competition aimed at inspiring Africans to take action for the planet. This free competition invites photographers to capture the beauty and urgency of sustainable actions through the eyes of the next generation.

Theme: Climate Through Young Eyes

We want to see the world as children do. This competition invites photographers to submit images reflecting how children perceive and engage with environmental conservation and climate care. From small actions to big dreams, show us how the next generation is working toward a greener, healthier planet.

Submission Categories

Young Hands, Big Impact – Recycling for a Better Tomorrow.

Showcasing small actions that lead to a cleaner world.

Growing Hope – Planting Trees for the Future.

Depicting tree-planting efforts for environmental sustainability.

From our gardens to our tables - Cultivating Healthy Dreams.

Highlighting the role of community gardens in food security and sustainability. 

Prizes and Recognition

  • 1st Place: $500 USD

  • 2nd Place: $300 USD

  • 3rd Place: $100 USD

Publication: Selected photos will be featured in a high-quality photography compilation, available in print and digital formats.

Festival Showcase: Winning photographers will have their work showcased at the Greenmanjaro Festival.

Social Media Feature: Winning photographers will be featured on the social media platforms of AFRISOS and Greenmanjaro, further amplifying their reach and celebrating their contributions to environmental awareness.

Contest Timeline

Entries Open:

March 1, 2025 (00:00 GMT)

Entries Close:

April 15, 2025 (23:59 GMT)

Winner Announcement:

May 15, 2025

Kili Kids Climate Festival:

May 15, 2025

General Entry rules

To ensure a fair and transparent competition, entrants must adhere to the following guidelines:

  • Open to all African nationals.

  • Team entries of two or more photographers are permitted.

  • Photographers must be the original creators of the submitted photographs.

  • Entrants must be the copyright holders or have legal authorization from the copyright holders to submit the images.

  • Participants under 18 must provide a Parental Consent Form with their submission.

Technical Requirements

  • Format: Entries must be submitted in JPEG or PNG format.

  • Resolution: Minimum 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD). Higher resolutions are encouraged.

  • Compression: Submissions should maintain high quality. Excessively compressed or pixelated images will be disqualified.

  • Editing: Basic edits (color correction, cropping, exposure adjustments) are allowed, but AI-generated images and AI-based enhancement tools (e.g., Adobe Super Resolution, Topaz Photo AI) are strictly prohibited.

  • Originality: Only single-frame photographs are allowed. No collages, composites, or digitally manipulated images beyond standard adjustments.

  • Metadata: Each entry must include a title, caption, and description in English, providing context about the photo’s subject, motivation, and significance.

  • Restricted Access: Photos taken at private or restricted-access events without proper authorization are not eligible.

  • Eligibility: Members of the Organizing Partners and the jury are not eligible to participate.

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