African Union 2020 Youth Silencing the Guns Awards for Young African Leaders

African Union Office of the Youth Envoy to Award young peacebuilders behind innovative and impactful Silencing the Guns initiatives

As part of Youth Silencing the Guns Campaign “ Advancing Youth Roles and Capacities to Silence the Guns” launched by the African Union (AU) on 24th July 2020, the Office of the Youth Envoy (OYE) in collaboration with partners will provide grants to youth projects through Youth STG Awards to celebrate, elevate and recognise youth impact in the communities with concrete support to grassroots efforts, as well as amplify young peacebuilders initiatives and stories through wide platforms.

Due to the challenges with COVID-19 outbreak, instead of the Youth Silencing the Guns Campaign initially planned continental tour to member states on the ground, the OYE is convening Regional Intergenerational Dialogues. The outcomes of OYE engagements will feed into the youth declaration and AU Youth Envoy briefings to the both AU Peace and security Council and UN Security Council.

• Table of Content
• About African Union
• AU Youth Silencing the Guns Awards
• Aim and Benefits of AU Youth Silencing the Guns Awards
• Requirements for AU Youth Silencing the Guns Awards Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About African Union

The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organisation of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999). The main objectives of the OAU were to rid the continent of the remaining vestiges of colonisation and apartheid; to promote unity and solidarity amongst African States; to coordinate and intensify cooperation for development; to safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Member States and to promote international cooperation... read more... continue reading

AU Youth Silencing the Guns Awards

Aim and Benefits of AU Youth Silencing the Guns Awards

Award Winners will receive: 

• Recognition for their work 
• $2000 up to $5,000 grant funding to support their existing peacebuilding projects
• Featured at the African Union and partners platforms

Requirements for AU Youth Silencing the Guns Awards Qualification

• Nominee must be aged 15 – 35 by 30th November 2020 (as per African Youth Charter definition of youth)
• Nominee must be national and living in one of the African Union member states   
• Nominee must fit in one of the 6 award categories and directly address one of the thematic areas 
• Nominee’s project must have demonstrated impact in peacebuilding and directly impact to at least 300 people
• Nominee’s complete contact information provided 
• Nominee must be committed to report on Monitoring and Evaluation of how the grant/Award supported the work of their projects
• Nominee’s project must beapolitical in nature and must not be operated for profit

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit AU website.