Call for Social Media Content Creators for Youth Waste Reduction Campaign (Georgia)

The EU and UNDP invite young people across Georgia to design and implement a national youth social media campaign focused on waste reduction and recycling. UNDP will select up to 12 young content creators who will receive training, mentorship, networking opportunities, and a GEL 3,000 implementation award each. The application deadline is 1 November 2026 (deadline time zone not specified in the source). UNDP invites young bloggers, vloggers, and social media content creators from across Georgia to participate in a national youth campaign on waste reduction and recycling. The campaign is implemented under the EU-funded project “Circular Economy: Waste Reduction and Recycling for Citizens’ Health.” The campaign aims to engage young people and use their creativity and social media platforms to raise awareness about waste reduction, recycling, reuse, and responsible consumption. It also seeks to support more sustainable lifestyles by turning environmental issues into relatable content for young audiences. Selected participants will receive the following support and benefits:

Award limit: Up to 12 young content creators will be selected.

The competition is open to young people who meet all listed criteria: The call encourages young women and men from all regions of Georgia, including underserved and diverse communities, to apply. Participants can choose a topic within waste reduction and the circular economy. Campaigns may focus on: The call notes that campaign approaches can be educational, entertaining, humorous, creative, or a combination of these. Particularly interesting ideas are those that make environmental issues relevant, easy to understand, and connected to young people’s everyday lives. This call supports young content creators to develop practical, audience-focused communication around circular economy topics such as waste reduction, recycling, and reuse. By combining training and expert mentorship with a dedicated implementation award, the opportunity is designed to help participants create and publish campaign content through their own social media channels during a defined 3-month period.

Applicants should submit:

The campaign concept should briefly describe: Selected participants will develop and implement campaigns during January–March 2027 (3 months), including participating in training and mentoring activities and creating/publishing agreed content through their own social media channels. Note: Further information on content type/quantity, campaign requirements, and visibility/branding guidelines will be provided to selected participants. Not specified in the source what exact requirements or publication metrics will be expected beyond the concept description.

1) Who is offering this call?

The call is issued by the EU and UNDP (United Nations Development Programme), with the campaign implemented under an EU-funded project.

2) How many applicants will be selected?

Up to 12 young content creators will be selected.

3) What is the award amount?

Selected participants will receive a GEL 3,000 implementation award. The source does not specify additional cash amounts beyond this implementation award.

4) What is the campaign timeframe?

Campaign implementation is scheduled for January–March 2027 (3 months).

5) What are the eligibility requirements?

Applicants must be 18–29 years old, residents of Georgia, and create content on platforms including TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X, or other social media platforms. They must also be interested in environmental/sustainability topics and ready to develop and implement a youth-focused campaign.

6) What is the application deadline?

The application deadline is 1 November 2026. The deadline time and time zone are not specified in the source.

7) How do I submit my application?

Applications should be submitted by email to [contact details removed]. If you meet the eligibility criteria and can commit to developing and publishing a youth-focused waste reduction and recycling campaign, review the call details carefully and submit your materials to [contact details removed] by 1 November 2026. For any updates, additional requirements for selected participants, or clarifications, rely on the official guidance provided in the UNDP announcement and follow the stated instructions.