Think Globally, Report Locally

Got media skills? Interested in the connection between your life and global issues?  This is the contest for you.

What is this?

Students choose one of four global issues:
   Kick the Habit – De-carbonizing our lifestyles and economies (pdf)
   World Heritage – Local sites and international interests (pdf)
   Growing Up Girl – Challenges facing girls everywhere (pdf)
   World Water – Access to clean water (pdf)

Then, find the local angle to the issue, and create a 1-2 minute video news story. Download a flyer about the contest.

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How will we help?

Nothing makes a video story more exciting than artfully edited b-roll.  We provide lots of short video clips from the UN that you can edit into your original footage to create a top-notch and professional looking video.  Watch out Katie Couric!

What's the prize?

Three winning teams of up to two students and one teacher will receive an all expenses-paid trip to attend the United Nations Foundation Youth Leadership Summit.  This summit, held July 17-19 at the United Nations headquarters in New York, is an exciting opportunity to meet other students interested in global issues, receive a special UN tour and the opportunity, and meet high-ranking UN officials.  The trip covers the cost of two students and one educator.

Deadlines and details

The contest officially opens February 1, 2008 and the final deadline to submit entries is May 2, 2008.  Enter today!

 

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