The SDG4Kids Animation Content Development Call 2025 is a bold and inspiring initiative launched by Munakatalì, aimed at combining the power of animation and African storytelling to promote inclusive and quality education among children across the continent. With a specific focus on Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) – “Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all” – this call invites creators to reimagine how African children learn and engage with critical knowledge.
Africa’s educational landscape faces challenges such as limited infrastructure, a lack of culturally relevant learning materials, and language barriers. Many African children are disconnected from the global education movement due to a lack of accessible and engaging content that speaks to their realities. The SDG4Kids project directly addresses this need by encouraging African animators, illustrators, scriptwriters, educators, and digital storytellers to collaborate in creating animations that entertain, educate, and empower. The aim is to develop a collection of high-quality, short-format animations in local languages that reflect African values, experiences, and learning environments. Each animation will be aligned with SDG 4 and cover educational topics such as literacy, numeracy, climate action, gender equality, human rights, hygiene, and critical thinking. The animations are intended for children aged 6 to 12 and will be made available through both online and offline platforms, ensuring widespread access, including in underserved and remote areas.
Creators are encouraged to use culturally resonant storytelling techniques, including folklore, proverbs, music, and traditional art forms. The approach should be engaging, fun, and relevant to African children’s daily experiences. Submissions may explore challenges faced by learners, the value of school, the importance of girls’ education, and themes around peace, safety, and community development.
Successful applicants will work with Munakatalì’s editorial and production team to ensure pedagogical effectiveness, storytelling quality, and visual excellence. This collaboration may include script polishing, voice acting, editing, and language adaptation, depending on the needs of each project. Munakatalì is not only offering an opportunity to create but also a platform to showcase African creativity to a global audience. The selected animations will be disseminated via the Munakatalì website, YouTube channel, partner platforms, and featured during key educational observances such as the Day of the African Child and International Literacy Day.
Importantly, the initiative seeks to empower underrepresented voices in the creative and educational sectors. Young African talents, women creatives, people with disabilities, and individuals from marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply. This inclusive spirit ensures that the final content reflects the diversity and richness of African perspectives.
In addition to global exposure and the chance to contribute to a meaningful cause, creators will receive a modest stipend to support the development of their content. Though this is not a commercial animation contract, the visibility, recognition, and potential for long-term collaboration make it an exciting opportunity for new and emerging content creators. Whether you’re a freelance animator, a classroom teacher with a creative vision, or part of a youth-led media startup, this call is an invitation to join a continental movement. It’s a chance to use your skills to ignite imagination, foster hope, and drive positive change for millions of children through visual storytelling.
Through this project, Munakatalì envisions a future where African children see themselves reflected in the stories they watch and are inspired to pursue their dreams with confidence and joy. Education is a right, and with your help, it can also be a story well told.
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