•Open to youth worldwide, typically between the ages of 15 and 35

•Must be a user of the FAO elearning Academy and have completed one or more courses

•Participants must be willing to share their personal experience and the impact of the FAO elearning Academy on their professional or academic life

•Submissions must be original and follow the specific format (e.g., video testimonial or written story) requested for the current cycle

•Proficiency in one of the official FAO languages: English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, or Russian

The FAO elearning Academy Youth Contest is designed to highlight the impact of digital learning on youth empowerment and sustainable development. Participants are invited to share their stories about how the FAO elearning Academy's free multilingual courses have helped them acquire new skills, improve their livelihoods, or contribute to their communities. The contest aims to promote the importance of accessible education in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in the areas of food security, nutrition, and sustainable agriculture.

•Official certificate of recognition from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

•Global visibility through the FAO elearning Academy website and social media channels

•Opportunity to be featured in FAO's global communication materials and newsletters

•Potential invitation to participate in or present at international webinars and FAO events

•Inclusion in a global network of professionals and experts in the field of food and agriculture