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Paradigm Initiative(PIN) 2022 Essay/Debate Competition for Africans

This year, Paradigm Initiative is celebrating its 15 anniversary in a dual event that will bring together Partners, Friends of PIN, Alumni, Volunteers, PIN Team members, and inclusion stakeholders. These events are PIN@15 in Lagos, Nigeria, on July 23, 2022, to commemorate PIN’s milestone, and The PIN Festival (PINFest) in Harare, Zimbabwe, on October 10 – 14, 2022.

As part of activities to commemorate this day. Paradigm Initiative is organising an Essay/Debate Competition for young and outstanding African youth between 18-20 years with passion and drive for digital rights and inclusion in the continent who want to make their voices heard.

Competition Details

1st Round

  • Argumentative Essay: Share an essay of not more than 1500 words on the topic: Are the Social and cultural norms in Africa impeding the realization of digital rights and inclusion?
  • In the essay, take a stand for either FOR or AGAINST.

2nd Round

  • A total of 8 candidates will be selected and divided into two groups of 4 each (FOR and AGAINST) to prepare for the virtual debate via zoom on Thursday, July 20, 2022.
  • Debate winners will be announced during PIN Anniversary Dinner on Saturday, July 23, 2022.
  • 4 outstanding candidates will be selected, two from each team, to compete at the grand finale.

Paradigm Initiative Essay/Debate Competition

Application DeadlineJune 30, 2022
Funding TypeFully Funded
TypeCollege School
SponsorParadigm Initiative
GenderMen and Women

Benefits of Paradigm Initiative Essay/Debate Competition

  • The debate finalists will win an all-expenses paid trip to Zimbabwe and a laptop set at the PIN Festival slated on October 10 – 14.

Requirements for Paradigm Initiative Essay/Debate Competition

  • Participants must be between the ages of 18 and 25;
  • The competition is open to only Africans who currently reside in Africa;
  • The essay should not be more than 1500 words.

Application Deadline

June 30, 2022

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Paradigm Initiative on paradigmhq.org to apply

For more details,visit PIN website


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