Peace Corps and the National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) are calling for submissions from around the globe for the third annual Peace Corps and NPCA ICT Story Contest.
The contest will recognize outstanding activities designed by serving Peace Corps Volunteers and their counterparts and communities in the use of information and communications technology (ICT) including cell phones, computer, Internet, radio, video, and other technology.
The goal of this contest is to see how technology is being effectively used -- not to compare or contrast the quality of specific media products.
The submitted stories must show how Volunteers assisted counterparts and/or community members to develop an ICT activity based on community needs. Stories should show how communities leveraged the power of ICTs to create fresh opportunities and address development challenges in areas such as agriculture, education, environment, gender, HIV/AIDS, health, small enterprise development, youth, and/or other areas important to social and economic development.
The winning submissions will be recognized in a variety of formats, including being featured in Peace Corps ICT-related news and publications.
The deadline for submissions is Friday, January 9th, 2009 (by 12:00 p.m. EST). The winners will be announced in February 2009.
Click here for Terms and Conditions, Judging Criteria, and Submission Form.
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