Regional Digital Challenge: Small Shifts – Big Impact
UN Women’s Regional Digital Challenge: Small Shifts – Big Impact empowers Central Asian groups to use digital storytelling for advancing gender equality and challenging stereotypes.
Funder: UN Women
Due Dates: September 30, 2026 (Full application/submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: No direct cash awards; recognition includes commemorative prizes, certificates, and invitation to a regional forum.
Summary: A regional digital challenge supporting Central Asian civil society, youth, and activists to advance gender equality through creative digital storytelling and advocacy.
Key Information: Submissions must be sent by email with subject "Online Challenge" by 23:59 (Astana time), September 30, 2026.
Description
The Regional Digital Challenge: Small Shifts – Big Impact, organized by UN Women under the CHANGE Programme and funded by the European Union, invites civil society organizations, grassroots initiatives, youth groups, and activists from Central Asia to participate in a four-week digital storytelling challenge. The initiative aims to showcase how everyday actions and digital advocacy can drive progress toward gender equality, challenge harmful stereotypes, and foster solidarity across the region. Participants will benefit from practical online learning sessions and have their stories amplified through UN Women’s platforms, with outstanding contributors recognized through commemorative awards and opportunities for further engagement.
