Competition details
ICRC Young Reporter Competition
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Website
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Submission deadline
01 of October, 2010competition is over.
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First prize
4 field "missions" in Georgia, Lebanon, Liberia or the Philippines -
Eligibilities
- Undergraduate level
- Graduate level
- Postgraduate level
- Non-students
- MBA Student
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regions
Global -
categories
- Social Sciences
- Other events
- Literature
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Information Provider
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On the occasion of the International Year of Youth, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) invites you to participate in the Young Reporter competition and discover for yourself what is happening on the field. The four best entries will win a one-week mission to Georgia, Lebanon, Liberia and the Philippines to interview other young people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence. At the end of their weeklong visit, each winner will be expected to produce a "story from the field," which will be presented at a special event next year in Geneva, Switzerland.
Listening to the news or reading an article your friend shared on Facebook is not the same as sitting down face-to-face with someone your own age and really understanding what they've endured. This competition is a golden opportunity for some talented young adults to discover a new culture, challenge their perceptions, exchange views on important topics and give a voice to other youths. It's also a chance to stand up and say, in their own words, what needs to change.
Step 1: Read carefully the terms and conditions of the competition to check if you are eligible.
Step 2: Submit a previous communication project you already did (article, photo reportage, video) on a humanitarian topic.
Step 3: Provide a CV and a letter of recommendation from a relevant person who can verify your interest in youth issues and humanitarian action and/or your experience in voluntary work for social/humanitarian services.
Step 4: Fill in and submit your application form.
