Young creatives with a passion for storytelling and a commitment to documenting youth innovation are invited to apply for the Art4Change Storytelling Fellowship 2026 — a six-month programme organised by the Africa-Europe Innovation Platform (AEIP) and implemented by The African Youth Café (TYC).
Running from June to December 2026, the fellowship will bring together young creatives from Africa, Europe, and the diaspora to explore, document, and share stories of youth innovation. Fellows will use writing, photography, video, audio, and digital storytelling to capture how young people are creating and applying innovative ideas within their communities.
All published work will be featured on a dedicated blog and digital platform hosted by the project, ensuring wider reach and visibility.
What Fellows Will Do
Over the six months, selected fellows will:
- Participate in structured online training sessions covering digital storytelling, writing, photography, video production, and content planning
- Receive mentorship and editorial support from experienced practitioners throughout the programme
- Develop and publish stories on youth innovation drawn from real-life experiences and field engagement
- Collaborate with peers from different regions to exchange ideas and storytelling approaches
- Contribute regularly to a shared digital platform showcasing their published work
What Fellows Will Produce
By the end of the fellowship, participants will have created:
- A series of published digital stories — articles, videos, photo essays, or multimedia content
- Documented digital case studies of youth innovation from diverse contexts
- Contributions to a growing shared online archive of youth-led innovation stories
What Fellows Will Receive
- Structured training in digital storytelling and content creation
- Continuous mentorship and editorial guidance throughout the programme
- A stipend to support content production costs including transport, data, and basic fieldwork needs
- A platform for publishing and showcasing their work to wider audiences
Who Should Apply?
The fellowship is open to young creatives who:
- Are aged 18 to 35
- Are based in Africa, Europe, or the diaspora
- Have an interest in storytelling, media, or digital content creation
- Are passionate about documenting youth innovation and community-driven solutions
- Can commit to a six-month programme of training and content production
