By the end of the century, almost half of the global population will be African. By 2035, Africa will have the largest and youngest workforce in the world. African youth have a unique opportunity to leverage this energy to drive prosperity and innovation in their communities and across the continent. However, despite this potential, youth voices and perspectives are often absent in decision-making processes and policies affecting Africa’s development.
To bridge this gap, the UNDP and UNV are implementing the Faces of Africa campaign.

This initiative leverages the power and potential of visual storytelling to:
Document the aspirations, experiences, challenges, and solutions from African youth.
Communicate accurate, nuanced, and contextualized narratives about Africa.
Connect African youth to each other and to national and continental leadership.
Cultivate a community of young African leaders.

Source and gather stories from African youth from Algeria, Central African Republic, Comoros, Equatorial Guinea, Libya, Morocco, Seychelles.
Encourage youth to share their personal experiences, challenges, and aspirations.
Submit collected stories in a structured format that aligns with the campaign’s guidelines.
Online volunteers may share their own stories if they choose to participate personally.

Responsibilities:
1.

Identify and connect with African youth who are willing to share their stories.
2. Collect and curate stories that reflect the campaign’s objectives and themes.
3. Ensure stories are accurate, respectful, and represent diverse perspectives.
4. Maintain regular communication with the campaign team for feedback and guidance.
5. Submit stories within the stipulated time-frame.

Supervision and Support:
Online Volunteers will report to the Faces of Africa campaign team.
Regular check-ins and feedback sessions will be scheduled.
Access to necessary resources, guidelines, and templates will be provided.

Benefits:
Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful project with the UNDP and UNV.
Gain experience in storytelling and community engagement.
Connect with a network of professionals, youth leaders, and other volunteers.

Online Volunteers are expected to adhere to UNDP and UNV’s code of conduct and confidentiality agreements.
The campaign aims to foster an inclusive and respectful environment.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to connect and engage with diverse youth communities across Africa.
Proficiency in writing and storytelling.
Understanding of the cultural context of Africa and its youth is an advantage.
Passionate about youth empowerment and social change.