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COMPETITION NOW CLOSED!
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) Sub-Saharan Africa is launching the Liberal Youth Competition Series, a creative digital campaign inviting young people to reflect on freedom, democracy, liberal values, and the future they want to see in their countries and across Africa
This campaign gives young Africans the opportunity to participate in different creative and civic engagement activities. Participants can take part by completing the Check Your Freedom Quiz, writing a liberal poem, submitting a short video, creating a social media video story, or producing an artwork that speaks to the importance of liberal voices in democracy and public life
Through this initiative, FNF aims to create space for young people to share their ideas, creativity, and solutions. We believe freedom is strengthened when people are able to think critically, speak openly, and participate meaningfully in public debate
Selected winners in each catefory will stand a chance to win a Nubia or Vivo smartphone
Competition Categories
1. Check Your Freedom Quiz
The Check Your Freedom Quiz is a short online quiz that allows participants to reflect on their own views about freedom, choice, responsibility, government, society, and individual rights
Participants simply need to complete the quiz and submit their details at the end. Once completed, they will be entered into a draw to stand a chance to win a Nubia or Vivo smartphone
How to enter:
Complete the quiz here: https://form.myjotform.com/92373519172561
2. Liberal Poetry Competition
The Liberal Poetry Competition invites young writers to submit an original poem about the future they want for their country and Africa
Poems can explore themes such as freedom, democracy, opportunity, equality before the law, individual rights, accountable leadership, peace, tolerance, innovation, and human dignity. The poem should be personal, honest, and creative
Participants must submit their poem together with their full name, country, contact details, and completed indemnity and consent form
Submission link (submit with completed and signed indemnity):Liberal Poetry Competition Submissions Link
3. Video Submission Competition
The Video Submission Competition invites participants to record a short video explaining how their liberal perspective can help their country move forward
Participants are encouraged to identify one issue affecting their country and explain how ideas such as freedom, accountability, openness, entrepreneurship, rule of law, or individual responsibility could help address it
Videos should be clear, simple, and authentic. A suggested length is 90 – 120 seconds. Portrait format is preferred for social media use
Submission link (submit with completed and signed indemnity):Video Submissions Competition Link
4. Video Story Competition
The Video Story Competition asks participants to create a short video story explaining why institutions like FNF matter for freedom, democracy, and open societies
This category is designed for social media engagement. Participants must create their video, post it on their own social media account, tag FNF, and submit the link to their post. The video with the strongest eligible engagement during the competition period will stand a chance to win a Nubia or Vivo smartphone. FNF AFRICA SOCIAL MEDIA PROFILES
Participants must ensure that their post is public so that engagement can be counted
Submission link for post (submit with completed and signed indemnity): Video Story Competition Submissions Link – (submit with screenshots and link to your post)
5. Art Competition
The Art Competition (NO AI submissions) invites young creatives to submit an original artwork showing why liberal voices matter in democracy, public life, and parliament
Submissions may include paintings, digital illustrations, or mixed-media artworks. The artwork should communicate a clear message about freedom, representation, democracy, civic participation, or the importance of liberal ideas in shaping the future
Participants should submit a clear photo or digital version of their artwork, together with a short explanation of what the artwork means
Submission link (submit with completed and signed indemnity form): Art Competition Submissions Link
Important Information
The competition is open to participants aged 18 years and older only
All participants must complete and submit an indemnity and consent form together with their entry (only the quiz does not need a completed indemnity form)
Download The Indemnity Form Here
Entries must be original and must not include hate speech, plagiarism, misinformation, or offensive content – NO Artificial Intelligence Submissions
The deadline for all entries is 12 June 2026
Young people across Sub-Saharan Africa are invited to take part, share their ideas and use their voices to imagine a freer, more open and more democratic future
