Deadline: July 4, 2025
Applications are open for the Muna Kalati’s SDG4Kids Animation Contest 2025. Muna Kalati’s SDG4Kids Animation Contest invites animators, storytellers, educators, and creatives across Africa to turn the UN Sustainable Development Goals into engaging, child-friendly animations. Let’s inspire change—one story at a time.
Theme: Inspiring African Children and Youth for Sustainable Development
They are looking for outstanding animated stories that inspire, educate, and empower kids on topics like quality education, healthcare, gender equality, climate action, and more. Can your story unlock a child’s imagination and hope for a brighter future? Step up, share your voice, and sign up today to make a difference!
Prizes
Winner
- Win up to $1,200 in cash prizes
- Content ranking top animated story on Muna Kalati App for 30 days
- Get your animation featured on the Muna Kalati App and Muna World TV as a premium story
- Collaborate with top animation studios for projects
- Access mentorship by world-class animators
- Gain visibility across Africa and global stage
- One-year free subscription for Animation tool
1st Runner Up
- Win up to $800 in cash prizes
- Discount on animation tool for projects
- Visibility on social media platform
- Content visibility on the Muna Kalati App and Muna World TV
- Collaboration on project with partners
2nd Runner Up
- Win up to $500 in cash prizes
- Content ranking top animated story on Muna Kalati App for 30 days
- One year free subscription for Animation tool
- Visibility on all social media platform
- Content visibility on Muna Kalati App and Muna World TV
Eligibility
Open to:
- 2D/3D/AI Animators
- Students & Creative Teams
- Individual, Students, Studios
- ONGs or Educadores
- Anyone passionate about storytelling for change!
Women are strongly encouraged to apply!
Submission Guidelines
- Participants are at liberty to submit more than one animated story
- Include a short description of the goal in your own words
- Animations must address one or more SDGs, highlighting actions taken by children/youth
- Length: Minimum – 3min
- Language: Any African language or English/French/Portuguese (with English subtitles)
- Format: MP4 or MOV (HD)
- Eligible animation types (traditional and AI-assisted)
- Original content only
Application
For more information, visit SDG4Kids Animation Contest.
