SOCIAL IMPACT CAMPAIGN: Essay/Video Competition
Calling all aspiring change makers!
As part of our Youth Empowerment for Social Impact (YESI) project, funded by the European Union and implemented by Cesvi in partnership with Al Majmoua, Cesvi wants to hear from YOU about how Lebanon can become a better place and how.
That’s why we’re launching our Youth Impact Campaign, composed of 2 competitions and 3 cash prizes:
Context: Lebanon has been struggling with a multilayered crisis for decades which are now evident more than ever. Environmentally, culturally, economically, socially and educationally, those residing in Lebanon continue to suffer. Historically, Social enterprises have not only thrived during crises, but also succeeded in addressing the most pressing needs of communities in times of socioeconomic strife. How can youth as future leaders in Lebanon work towards addressing the needs of people residing in Lebanon, and why is it important?
Definitions: A Social Enterprise is a business that intentionally achieves social impact, public or community mission and makes a profit that it can distribute or reinvest in accordance with its strategy, not relying solely on grants or donations.
Impact can be achieved through products or services that address a social challenge, or the way they are produced or provided in a more inclusive or green way, or the target to whom they are addressed.
If enterprises choose to register, they might adopt any legal form designed for companies and any governance structure; the scale of their operations is not taken as a proxy of the relevance of the impact they might achieve.
How to apply
- The Essay Competition.
Topic: Youth leadership and Social Entrepreneurship in Lebanon
Submission deadline: 11:59 pm, Monday August 15th, 2022
Who can participate: University students – MUST BE STUDYING IN LEBANON
How to participate: Send your 2-page essay and a CLEAR picture of your valid student ID to the following email:
Prize: the 1st place finalist will win a cash prize of 400 USD
The 2nd place finalist will win a cash prize of 250 USD
Format: Essays must be double spaced, font size 12, Times new roman. More than 5% plagiarism will not be accepted. Include your full name, preferred email in the header. If you are not quick to respond via email, also include your phone number.
- The “Record Your Impact” Challenge.
Topic: Submit a 3-minute video, stating a pressing problem and corresponding proposed solution within the context of social impact and social entrepreneurship.
Submission deadline: 11:59 pm, Monday August 15th, 2022
Who can participate: youth aged 18-35 residing in Lebanon
How to participate: Send your video and a CLEAR picture of your ID to the following email:
In the email, please include also a phone number we can contact in case you are not always responsive via email.
Bonus points if you post it on Facebook/Instagram and tag us!
Prize: the winner will receive a cash prize of 200 USD
Video will be reshared onto our social media platforms
***BEWARE OF POTENTIAL FRUADULENCE: please note that Cesvi would NEVER ask for any money from you. Cesvi would also not ask for your personal information unless relevant to a form of support being granted to you. IDs and any personal information shared with us are strictly confidential and will not be shared without your consent.
Cesvi reserves the right to share videos and essays sent to them for visibility or awareness raising purposes, and sharing your content with us will be considered consent to do so. We will contact you before sharing in case you decide to withdraw your consent.
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