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UN SDG4KIDS ANIMATION CONTEST

SDG4Kids Animation Contest

Animating Africa’s Future, One Story at a Time

Africa’s youth are its greatest asset—over 60% are under 25. Yet, they’re often left out of global conversations like the SDGs.

Muna Kalati’s SDG4Kids Animation Contest invites animators, storytellers, educators, and creatives across Africa to turn the UN Sustainable Development Goals into engaging, child-friendly animations. Let’s inspire change—one story at a time.

Theme:

Inspiring African Children and Youth for Sustainable Development

We're looking for outstanding animated stories that inspire, educate, and empower kids on topics like quality education, healthcare, gender equality, climate action, and more.

Can your story unlock a child’s imagination and hope for a brighter future?

We believe it can! Step up, share your voice, and sign up today to make a difference!

SDG4Kids Animation Contest Poster
REWARDS & PRIZES

Why Enter?

1st RUNNER UP

Win up to $800 in prizes

  • Discount on animation tool for projects
    Discount on animation tool for projects
  • Visibility on social media platform
    Visibility on social media platform
  • Content visibility on the Muna Kalati App and Muna World TV
    Content visibility on the Muna Kalati App and Muna World TV
  • Collaboration on project with partners
    Collaboration on project with partners
GRAND WINNER
Winner

Win up to $1200 in prizes

  • Content ranking top animated story on Muna Kalati App for 30 days
    Content ranking top animated story on Muna Kalati App for 30 days
  • Get your animation featured on the Muna Kalati App and Muna World TV as a premium story
    Get your animation featured on the Muna Kalati App and Muna World TV as a premium story
  • Collaborate with top animation studios for projects
    Collaborate with top animation studios for projects
  • Access mentorship by world-class animators
    Access mentorship by world-class animators
  • Gain visibility across Africa and global stage
    Gain visibility across Africa and global stage
2nd RUNNER UP

Win up to $500 in prizes

  • Content ranking top animated story on Muna Kalati App for 30 days
    Content ranking top animated story on Muna Kalati App for 30 days
  • Visibility on all social media platform
    Visibility on all social media platform
  • Content visibility on Muna Kalati App and Muna World TV
    Content visibility on Muna Kalati App and Muna World TV
TIMELINE & MILESTONES

Key Dates:

Deadline for applications
Step 1

July 23, 2025

Deadline for applications

Shortlist
Step 2

July 30, 2025

Shortlist

Work Begins
Step 3

August 4, 2025

Work Begins

Submit first draft (Animatic)
Step 4

August 26, 2025

Submit first draft (Animatic)

Submit second draft (Layout)
Step 5

September 12, 2025

Submit second draft (Layout)

Final Submission
Step 6

September 30, 2025

Final Submission

“Animation is not just entertainment—it’s education, identity, and imagination rolled into one. Let’s use it to build a better future.”

Christian Elongue

Founder of Muna Kalati

Who Can Apply?

  • 2D/3D/AI Animators
    2D/3D/AI Animators
  • Students & Creative Teams
    Students & Creative Teams
  • Individual, Students, Studios
    Individual, Students, Studios
  • NGOs or Educators
    NGOs or Educators
  • Anyone passionate about storytelling for change!
    Anyone passionate about storytelling for change!
  • Women are strongly encouraged to apply!
    Women are strongly encouraged to apply!

Awards

  • Grand Prize: Best SDG Animation (Production Support, distribution on partner platform)
    Grand Prize: Best SDG Animation (Production Support, distribution on partner platform)
  • Special Mentions (e.g., Best Environmental Message, Best Gender Equality Message)
    Special Mentions (e.g., Best Environmental Message, Best Gender Equality Message)
  • Audience Choice Award
    Audience Choice Award
  • Best Animation Technique
    Best Animation Technique
  • Best Storytelling (Cultural Relevance)
    Best Storytelling (Cultural Relevance)

Submission Guidelines

Participants are at liberty to submit more than one animated story
Participants are at liberty to submit more than one animated story
Include a short description of the goal in your own words
Include a short description of the goal in your own words
Animations must address one or more SDGs, highlighting actions taken by children/youth
Animations must address one or more SDGs, highlighting actions taken by children/youth
Length: Minimum - 3min
Length: Minimum - 3min
Language: Any African language or English/French/Portuguese (with English subtitles)
Language: Any African language or English/French/Portuguese (with English subtitles)
Format: MP4 or MOV (HD)
Format: MP4 or MOV (HD)
Eligible animation types (traditional and AI-assisted)
Eligible animation types (traditional and AI-assisted)
Original content only
Original content only

Our Partners

Orange VFXMuna KalatiStudio ParablesLimitless Studios

If your story involves children and touches on any of the SDGs, this is your moment. This is more than a contest. It’s your shot to be discovered, supported, and remembered. Get funded. Get mentored. Get seen.