World Bank Global Youth Video Call 2025/2026

The Global Youth Video Call is a unique international opportunity inviting young people from across the world to share their personal stories through short videos. Designed to amplify youth voices, this initiative focuses on how home, neighborhood, and work environments shape individual growth, skills, and future opportunities.

By participating, young people contribute their lived experiences to a global conversation on human development and social impact.

What Is the Global Youth Video Call?

The Global Youth Video Call encourages youth to reflect on how their surroundings influence who they are today and who they aspire to become. Participants are asked to create a one-minute video that highlights personal experiences related to:

• Family and home life
• Community and neighborhood influences
• Education, skills, or work experiences

The initiative values authentic storytelling and seeks diverse perspectives from different regions, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds.

Who Can Participate?

You are eligible to participate if you:

• Are 18 to 30 years old
• Live in any country
• Have access to a smartphone or camera
• Are willing to share a personal story in video format

No prior filmmaking experience is required — creativity and honesty matter most.

Video Submission Guidelines

Your video should:

• Be no longer than one minute
• Focus on one main theme: home, neighborhood, or work
• Clearly communicate your message
• Be original and created by you
• Include English subtitles if the spoken language is not English

Videos can be documentary-style, narrative, artistic, animated, or interview-based, as long as the story is clear and engaging.

Tips for a Strong Video

• Speak from personal experience
• Keep your message focused and simple
• Use visuals that enhance your story
• Ensure good audio and lighting
• Be authentic — real stories have the most impact

What Happens If Your Video Is Selected?

Selected videos may be:

• Featured on global social media platforms
• Highlighted during international events and reports
• Used to showcase youth perspectives to global audiences

This offers participants a rare chance for international visibility and meaningful contribution to global discussions on youth, opportunity, and development.

How Videos Are Evaluated

Submissions are typically assessed based on:

• Impact — emotional and narrative strength
• Creativity — originality and storytelling style
• Relevance — connection to the selected theme

Clear, thoughtful, and sincere videos stand out.

Important Deadline

The submission deadline is 22 December 2025. Entries must be submitted on time, and all content must be original.

There is no application fee, and participation is free.

Why You Should Participate

The Global Youth Video Call is more than a creative challenge — it is a platform for young people to:

• Share their voice on a global stage
• Influence conversations about youth and development
• Build confidence in storytelling and communication
• Be part of an international youth community

Your story matters — and this initiative helps it reach the world.

If you are a young person with a story about how your environment has shaped your life, this is a powerful opportunity to speak up. Through a simple one-minute video, you can help shape global narratives and inspire others with your experience.