Sketch for Survival Junior helps to raise vital awareness about species extinction and biodiversity loss while also raising funds for projects around the world. The competition showcases a range of different art styles and unites the voices of young people from all around the world in support of conservation. We regularly receive entries from around the world including Singapore, Sri Lanka, India, China, South Korea, Iran, Pakistan, the Philippines, Malaysia, Australia & NZ, Canada, the US, Brazil, Dubai, Qatar, Turkey, Tanzania, South Africa and most countries in Europe. In 2024 we have three age groups. Submissions open 1 February and close 30 June.
Calling young photographers! Do you live along the Silk Roads? Have you travelled these ancient routes? Does their rich history fascinate you? Then join UNESCO in promoting dialogue, diversity and development! The 2024 edition of the Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads international photo contest, open to everyone around the world aged 14 to 25, is an unmissable opportunity to share your creative talent and capture the vibrant shared heritage of the Silk Roads. This year, the theme of the 6th edition is “Life Celebrations”, inviting young photographers to explore and capture the essence of cultural celebrations along the historic Silk Roads. Deadline for submissions is Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 23:59:59 (GMT +1).
(Image caption: Pyae Phyo Thet Paing / UNESCO Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads. All right reserved)
The Sony World Photography Youth Awards is open to young passionate photographers aged 12 to 19 years-old. The first prize winner receives top Sony digital imaging equipment. The contest is free to enter (up to 3 images) and open to all 12-19 year-olds submitting images taken in 2024. The contest runs from 1 June, 2024 to 3 January, 2025. The brief for this year’s Youth competition is ‘Through Your Eyes.’ What is your (and your generation's) perception of the world? From your family to the local environment to your day-to-day life, show us what – through your eyes – are the subjects and themes you want to photograph and share. Whatever the genre, technique or subject matter, we want to see your photographs. Judges will select a shortlist of up to 10 images.