ILO Better Regional Migration Management (BRMM) Programme Journalism and Storytelling Competition 2026

ILO Journalism Competition 2026

ILO Better Regional Migration Management (BRMM) Programme Journalism and Storytelling Competition 2026

Brief Description

The 2026 ILO Better Regional Migration Management (BRMM) Programme Journalism and Storytelling Competition is a premier contest launched by the International Labour Organization (ILO), with funding from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). Designed to champion responsible reporting on safe and regular labour mobility, this competition welcomes media professionals and content creators across the East and Horn of Africa. If you are a storyteller exploring the realities, challenges, and contributions of migrant workers, this platform gives your work regional visibility. Winning entries unlock incredible prizes, including a fully funded trip to the Fifth LMAG in Zanzibar to share your insights with global experts.

Name of Host Institution

International Labour Organization (ILO) through the Better Regional Migration Management (BRMM) Programme, funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).

Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be based in an East and Horn of Africa country covered by the BRMM programme: Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.
  • Must be aged 18 or over on the closing date.
  • Open to individual or team entries (teams must designate one lead contact, and only one member may travel for first place).
  • Limited to a maximum of two entries per person or team.
  • Work must be original and produced or first published between 1 January 2026 and the closing date.
  • Strictly no AI-generated work (basic editing tools are permitted).

Prizes and Awards

  • First Place: A fully funded invitation to the Fifth LMAG in Zanzibar from 16 to 18 December 2026, covering travel, accommodation, DSA, and visa costs, alongside a speaking slot on the youth, media and research panel alongside a migrant worker.
  • Second Place: A formal plaque and publication of your winning work across ILO and regional channels.
  • Third Place: A certificate of recognition and publication of your work on ILO channels.

Deadline

25 November 2026

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💡 Quick FAQ & IntelligenceTap to Expand

Q: Who is eligible to enter the 2026 BRMM Journalism and Storytelling Competition?

Journalists, photographers, filmmakers, and content creators aged 18 or older who are based in Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, or Uganda can apply.

Q: Can teams submit entries for this competition?

Yes, both individual and team entries are accepted, though teams must name one lead contact and only one member is eligible to travel if they win first place.

Q: What specific formats are accepted for video and photography entries?

Video entries can run between 8 to 10 minutes with English subtitles, while photography entries must consist of a photo story of one to five high-resolution images accompanied by captions of up to 50 words each.


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