WELCOME TO MY CITY! Deadline: 01/05/2021   Description Even if it seems that the cities, towns and villages we live in are the dullest places in the world, there are compelling sights to be explored! We believe that every place has its own specific “genius loci”, vibrant history, or fascinating attractions that others should see. Make a cultural trip to the place you live or a place you love and advertise its…

SPRING CELEBRATION TRADITIONS Deadline: 02/05/2021   Description Easter, Holi, Passover, Ramadan and more! People around the world are celebrating the end of winter and the beginning of spring. With the new season, there are many religious and cultural holidays that are happening, too. How do you and your family celebrate during this season? This single photo contest asks for you to share one photo of your festivities. You can submit an existing…

SAVING THE EARTH STARTS NOW! Deadline: 30/05/2021   Description As world leaders do nothing, the current climate crisis is getting worse. FridaysForFuture, a global climate strike movement that started when Greta Thunburg began a school strike for climate change. FFF is demanding the attention of lawmakers by mobilizing millions to take action for the environment to stop the damage rapidly inflicted upon our Earth. Hence, they are committed to holding governments accountable…

TOPIC OF THE MONTH: HOW TO: REDISCOVERED SKILLS Deadline: 05/04/2021   Description FrstHand is glad to announce another “TOPIC OF THE MONTH” call focusing on our new topic, #HowTo! How-To? There are few of us in recent months who haven’t tried our hand at something new. Due to the limited availability of services, a lack of resources, or even to cure boredom, more and more people are returning to long-forgotten skills or…

WORLD DAY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE: DIGITAL ECONOMY Deadline: 21/03/2021   Description This year’s UN Call for Social Justice theme focuses on the digital economy. As a result of the global pandemic, more of our businesses and social lives have shifted online and the digital economy has grown. However, with the digital age, these types of work often come without the protections of traditional workplaces including fair conditions, regular work opportunities, and the…

2020: THE CRAZY YEAR IS OVER Deadline: 28/02/2021   Description The year ‘2020’ brought with it multiple historical events and will be remembered by future generations for many reasons. It was a panic-inducing year for all of us. With each passing month came a shock, be it the Black Lives Matter protests, an explosion at the Port of Beirut, war in Nagorno-Karabakh, the cancelation of the Summer Olympic games, and of course,…

SEVERAL FACES OF THE USA Deadline: 15/02/2021   Description “E pluribus unum”- Out of many one. There are many faces that make up the USA and behind every face there is a story. The world is acquainted with the face of America as the picture of conflict between opposing political parties, numerous religions, and wealth inequality. Other faces seldom seen tell of the struggles of mental illness, immigration, incarceration, unemployment, and homelessness.…