Deadline: April 30, 2025
Applications for the Pulitzer Center Photo Contest 2025 are now open. The Pulitzer Center is thrilled to support AFRISOS African School of Storytelling and the Greenmanjaro Foundation in launching Climate Through Young Eyes, a photography competition designed to showcase the power of youth-led environmental action across Africa.
In a world where climate change threatens our future, this contest invites photographers of all levels to capture the beauty, urgency, and hope of sustainable actions through the eyes of young people. The best images will be awarded with cash prizes and exhibited at the Kili Kids Climate Festival in Tanzania (May 23-24, 2025), a powerful event that amplifies voices shaping a greener tomorrow.
Theme: Climate Through Young Eyes
What does the future of the planet look like through the eyes of African youth? They are calling on photographers to capture real-life moments of children and young people taking action for climate resilience. Whether it’s recycling, tree planting, or growing food sustainably, they want to see stories that spark change and inspire a movement.
Categories
- Young Hands, Big Impact: Recycling for a cleaner world
- Growing Hope: Tree planting for the future
- From Our Gardens to Our Tables: Sustainable farming and food security
Benefits
- Win cash prizes:
- First place: USD $1,000
- Second place: USD $400
- Third place: USD $300
- Audience Award: $300 (public voting!)
- Get published: Work will be featured in a high-quality photography exposition.
- Showcase your work: Winning images will be exhibited at the Kili Kids Climate Festival.
- Make an impact: Inspire action on environmental conservation across Africa.
Eligibility
- Open to all African nationals.
- They are looking for high-quality, original images that tell a powerful story.
- Photographs with real impact that show African youth in action.
- A fresh perspective on climate change: hope, resilience, and solutions.
- No AI-generated images.
- Overly edited or staged photos will be disqualified.
Application
- Follow @afrisos and @Greenmanjaro_Foundation on Instagram
- Submit your photos here
For more information, visit Pulitzer Center Photo Contest.
