Storytelling for Change
Challenge
Challenge Duration: June 15 - Sept 1, 2026
Status: Join anytime
Submissions Due: Sept 1, 2026
In collaboration with the Global Youth Coalition and R4P
Join this Creative Bootcamp to Become a Better Creator
Register to get the most out of the challenge.
Whether you're a student, educator, or learning together as a class, registration gives you access to the full Storytelling for Change experience, including:
Challenge updates and reminders
Five Creator Drops throughout the summer featuring storytelling tips, filmmaking skills, creative inspiration, and practical activities
A printable Certificate of Completion
The opportunity to have your work featured on Earth Prize and Global Youth Coalition socials.
Then, create and submit an original one-minute video about an environmental issue, solution, or idea you care about.
Join a growing community of young storytellers and educators using creativity to spark environmental awareness and positive action.
Register today to participate.
How it works
1. Register
Sign up for the Storytelling for Change Challenge to unlock the full experience. You'll receive challenge updates, reminders, and access to five Creator Drops throughout the summer filled with storytelling tips, filmmaking skills, creative inspiration, and practical activities.
2. Find Your Story and Create
Start your journey with Step 1: Finding YOUR Story. Explore an environmental issue, solution, or idea you care about, then use the Creator Drops to help you craft and create a powerful one-minute video for change.
3. Share and Celebrate
When you're ready, submit your one-minute video and share your message with a growing community of young creators and changemakers. Participants who complete the challenge can receive a Certificate of Completion and a chance to have their work featured.
Your Storytelling Mission
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Step 1: Find Your Story
What issue matters to you?
A problem in your community
A solution you've discovered
An innovation for the planet
A call to action
An intergenerational story
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Step 2: Build Your Skills
Work through five creator modules. You can access using the toolkit above or via email.
🎬 Filmmaking Basics
✍️ Storytelling & Scriptwriting
📸 Visual Design & Composition
🎵 Editing & Audio
📣 Leadership & Digital Advocacy
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Step 3: Become a creator
Apply what you’ve learned!
Find YOUR story
Write your script
Apply shooting techniques
Edit for Impact
Create a call to action
Create your video!
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Step 4: Share
Submit your video and receive a certificate.
Selected videos may be featured across Earth Prize and partner channels.
Submit your project.
Storytelling for Change
Your tasks:
Develop your creator skills.
Apply your learning.
Share your film.
Please use mp4 or provide a YouTube link to submit and share your work.
Click the button below and fill out the form to complete the process.
Deeper Learning
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1) Finding Your Story
Every great video begins with a story worth telling.
Ask yourself:
• What environmental issue matters most to you?
• What story isn't being told?
• Who needs to hear it?Mini Challenge
Write your video idea in just one sentence.
Don't worry about making it perfect. Your idea will evolve as you learn and create throughout the challenge.
Starter Activity: Story Spotting
Over the next few days, keep a "Story Spotting" list on your phone or in a notebook. Look for:
• Something in nature that inspires you
• An environmental problem you notice in your community
• Someone taking positive action for the planet
• A question about the environment that you'd like answeredWrite down at least three observations.
Then ask yourself: Which one would make the most interesting one-minute story?
Remember: powerful stories don't have to be global. Some of the most impactful stories start in your own neighborhood, school, or backyard.
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Scriptwriting tips: Don’t just count on AI. Use this to help you organize your thoughts and goals.
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