Global Health Unfiltered Op-ed Competition on Global Health Challenge 2024

Global Health Unfiltered is thrilled to announce our inaugural Op-Ed Competition come 2024. You are invited to write an op-ed (opinion piece) about a global health challenge that gets less attention than it deserves. Explain the importance of this issue and propose actionable solutions to address it.

The competition gives you a chance to:

• Make a difference: Your voice can raise awareness about a neglected global health issue and influence change.
• Develop your writing skills: Hone your ability to communicate complex information clearly and engagingly for a public audience.
• Win exciting prizes: The top three winners will receive cash prizes and the opportunity to have their op-eds published on the Global Health Unfiltered website and potentially other media outlets.

• Table of Content
• About Global Health Unfiltered
• Global Health Unfiltered Op-ed Competition
• Aim and Benefits of Global Health Unfiltered Op-ed Competition
• Global Health Unfiltered Op-ed Competition Courses
• Requirements for Global Health Unfiltered Op-ed Competition Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Global Health Unfiltered Op-ed Competition
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Global Health Unfiltered

The Global Health Unfiltered Podcast is a groundbreaking series that shines a light on the contributions of Africans to global health challenges and discusses decolonization from the perspective of African researchers and practitioners. The podcast was founded in response to the harmful misconception that Africa is plagued with problems and incapable of solving them without help from High-Income Countries, which fails to recognize the contributions of local leaders and communities on the continent. Hosted by Desmond Jumbam, Ella Amoko, and Ulrick Kamounye, three passionate global health pro... continue reading

Global Health Unfiltered Op-ed Competition

Aim and Benefits of Global Health Unfiltered Op-ed Competition

Prizes

• 1st Place: $300 cash prize and publication of your op-ed on the Global Health Unfiltered website and potential media partners.
• 2nd Place: $200 cash prize and publication of your op-ed on the Global Health Unfiltered website.
• 3rd Place: $100 cash prize and publication of your op-ed on the Global Health Unfiltered website.
• Notable mentions will also be published on the Global Health Unfiltered Website.

Global Health Unfiltered Op-ed Competition Courses

• Global Health Challenge

Requirements for Global Health Unfiltered Op-ed Competition Qualification

• Anyone can enter the competition;
• Students and young professionals from low— and middle-income countries are highly encouraged to submit;
• You don’t need any prior writing experience.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Global Health Unfiltered Op-ed Competition

Judging Criteria

• Relevance and importance of the chosen global health challenge.
• Clarity and accuracy of information presented.
• Originality and effectiveness of proposed solutions.
• Engaging writing style and clear communication.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Your op-ed should be approximately 800-1,000 words and engage a general audience.

Submissions can be in French or English

Op-eds must be submitted by email to [email protected].

The op-ed should be original and not previously published

Deadline for submissions: 20th January 2024 at 11:59 PM GMT

Please include your name, University, and email address in your submission.

For more details visit: Global Health Unfiltered website.