Be featured in the live Festival program!
#TurnItAround: SDG Global Festival Participants in Action
The UN SDG Action Campaign is opening a call for Festival participants to submit videos via social media highlighting how can we make 2021 a turning point for people and the planet and what will they do personally to #TurnItAround for a better future. Participants are invited to record and post a short video on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for the chance to be featured at the SDG Global Festival of Action.
How to join:
Answer how can we make 2021 a turning point for people and the planet and what will you do personally to #TurnItAround for a better future.
1. Record a 15–20 second video of yourself saying the statement below (see some examples to inspire you further down):
We can make 2021 a turning point for people and the planet by (mention how). My name is (your name) from (country). I… (mention your personal contribution).
2. Post on social media with the caption:
I am going to the SDG Global Festival of Action. Join me there! #TurnItAround @SDGAction
Submission
- Submission between 4 –12 March 2021
- Upload your video on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #TurnItAround and link globalfestivalofaction.org
- Tag @SDGAction and 3 friends
- Set your post public
- Videos should be submitted in English
- By submitting your video, you agree that we can use it on the Festival and share its content, your likeness, and tag your social media profile.
Selection Criteria
- Length: maximum 20 seconds
- Creativity and authenticity. We strongly encourage natural video styles (not professionally produced)
- Optimal video and audio quality — film yourself horizontally/landscape like in this example
- Please note that the SDG Global Festival of Action is committed to ensuring diversity in gender, nationality, culture and sectors within all formats. Therefore, the final selection will be selected with this in mind.
Broadcasting at the Festival
The selected videos will be compiled into short segments and broadcast on the main stage across both days of the Festival.
Examples to inspire you
- We can make 2021 a turning point for people and the planet by reducing gender inequality. My name is (your name) from (country). I am an advocate for gender equality, and I empower women through/to…….
- We can make 2021 a turning point for people and the planet by giving every child access to free education. I‘m (your name) from (country). I educate children in rural areas and/or provide online courses to children during COVID-19…etc.)
- 2021 can be a turning point for people and the planet if we fight climate change and have strict laws against fuel consumption. My name is (your name ) from (country). I …
Social media messages
Help spread the word! See photos/videos to share here
Joining us at the SDG Global Festival of Action? Share your #TurnItAround video message by 12 March & tag us at @SDGAction for a chance to be featured alongside leaders, advocates, campaigners and change-makers from across the world 🌎!
Have your voice heard at the SDG Global Festival of Action! Submit your best video message on how we need to #TurnItAround for the #GlobalGoals for a chance to be featured alongside leaders, advocates, campaigners and change-makers from across the world 🌎 Deadline: 12 March. Tag: @SDGAction
