GLOBAL YOUTH VOICES:
Digital Interfaith Storytelling Campaign 2026
Deadline: 15 February 2026
The Global Youth Voices campaign invites young people from diverse background to share personal stories of interfaith and intercultural experiences through digital platforms. Participants can join this international call for action with their 1–2-minute videos that highlight how interfaith and intercultural dialogue has inspired understanding, unity, and collaboration in their communities.
We are also excited to announce that the top 3 videos that create a vibrant, inclusive, and youth-driven narrative celebrating the power of interfaith dialogue and fostering a sense of unity and harmony among the global community will be awarded a $100 prize.
Take Action:
Create a 2–minute video sharing your reflections on the sidelines of the World Interfaith Harmony Week addressing one of the themes dedicated for the Digital Interfaith Storytelling Campaign 2026:
Theme 1: Migration, Diversity, and Social Inclusion
JWF invites young peacemakers and advocates from around the world to participate in our call for video remarks on the themes of Migration, Diversity, and Social Inclusion, in celebration of World Interfaith Harmony Week. This call for action is a timely opportunity for youth voices to share their perspectives, stories, and messages promoting understanding, unity, and cooperation among different communities and faiths. We encourage participants to showcase their creativity and insights, highlighting the importance of embracing diversity and fostering inclusive societies. Your video remarks will contribute to inspiring positive change and building bridges of harmony across cultures and beliefs.
Theme 2: International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Peace
The United Nations has announced 2026 as the International Volunteer Year. Volunteerism is robust form of leading impactful sustainable development and humanitarian actions. Through this international call JWF would like to highlight the essential role that youth volunteers play in their communities for the implementation of all 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Take this opportunity to share your inspiring video about your volunteering experience that promote peace, unity, and understanding across diverse faiths and communities. Your voice can contribute to fostering global harmony and demonstrate the powerful role young people play in building a more peaceful and inclusive world.
Theme 3: Virtual Tour of Faiths
The Virtual Tour of Faiths aims to celebrate the rich tapestry of religious diversity and foster mutual understanding among different faith communities. We encourage young people to create 2-minute videos to showcase their places of worship, rituals, sacred texts, and the essence of their faith traditions. These visual narratives will provide insight into the spiritual, cultural, and historical significance of each faith, allowing viewers to experience the beauty and teachings of different religions from around the world.
Campaign Details:
- Target Audience
- Focus on engaging the youth (ages 18-32) from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds.
- Collaborate with youth-led organizations, educational institutions, and influencers to expand reach.
- Submission Guidelines
- The main criteria for participation, is a 2-minute video limit and the use of mobile devices for recording. Please record your video horizontally.
- Participants are encouraged to share genuine, personal stories that highlight positive interfaith experiences.
- Submission Deadline
- The submission deadline is Sunday, 15 February 2026.
- Click here to submit your video to the JWF`s WIHW Global Youth Voices Campaign.
- Digital Library on YouTube and recognition
- A dedicated section on the JWF YouTube channel will be established to serve as a digital library for the campaign.
- Selected video stories will be uploaded creating a lasting resource for continued inspiration and education.
- Selected stories will be highlighted on JWF’s website and social media, acknowledging the storytellers’ contributions.
- Promotion and Outreach
- The video campaign will be submitted to the World Interfaith Harmony Week’s official website for H.E. King Abdullah II World Interfaith Harmony Week Prize.
- Social media platforms and partner organizations will be utilized to promote the campaign globally.
Join us in making a meaningful impact through your voice and vision!
About Us
The Journalists and Writers Foundation (JWF) is an international civil society organization dedicated to the culture of peace, human rights and sustainable development. The JWF promotes diversity and inclusion by creating forums for intellectual and social engagement, generates and shares knowledge with stakeholders, builds partnerships worldwide and develops policy recommendations for positive social change.
This program is led by Dr. Rajendran Govender and Ms. Nancy Falcon who serve as JWF’s Interfaith Committee Members and Advisory Board Members.
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* JWF is associated with the United Nations Department of Global Communications