Program Length: More of a contest where you submit photos but there is camera equipment and an opportunity to be showcased as the prizes

Location: Remote/Virtual

Admissions Requirements: 14 to 25 years old

Application Deadline: Early August 

Highlight: Calling all young photography enthusiasts! If you are a young teenager, be sure to join the Youth Eyes on the Silk Road Competition to showcase your talent and creativity.

Each year, a new theme reflecting global issues will be announced, giving a platform for you to make a difference through photography.The UNESCO Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads photo contest is part of the Organization’s Silk Roads Programme of the Social and Human Sciences Sector encouraging  cultural interaction, fostering mutual understanding, and promoting peace among the people living in the regions connected by the Silk Roads.By participating, you can help promote cultural exchange and peace among communities along the Silk Roads, while also standing a chance to win a professional camera in your category. In addition, the 60  best photos will be featured in a professional photo album “Youth Lens on the Silk Roads” and might be showcased in exhibitions held worldwide. The only admission requirement is that you can either be between 14-17 years old or 18-25 years old.

Therefore, don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity that recurs annually in July. For any inquiries on how to participate, visit this participation page and start your photography journey today!

Cost: None