The EU Delegation to the African Union and the African Union Commission (AUC) invite you to participate in the “#AUEU25 Through Our Lens” Photography Competition as part of the year-long celebration marking 25 years of the AU-EU unique partnership. This milestone year culminates with the 7th AU-EU Summit taking place in Luanda, Angola (November 24-25, 2025).
Over the past 25 years, the AU-EU Partnership has yielded numerous accomplishments across both continents. From sustainable economic development initiatives to educational exchanges, technological innovation to climate action and energy transition, this collaboration has delivered concrete results that have meaningfully improved lives in both continents.
We invite photographers to document visual stories that reflect this partnership’s tangible impact through their unique perspective.
COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS
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Free Entry: No participation fee
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International Exposure: 25 finalists featured in exhibitions, in Addis Ababa (and possibly in Brussels)
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Digital Publication: Selected works included in a special digital showcase to be shared with EU and AU missions all over the world
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Broad Promotion: Visibility across AU and EU communication platforms
GRAND PRIZES
Two winners (one African, one European) will receive:
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€500 financial award
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Fully funded trip to Addis Ababa for the award ceremony – planned in the beginning of December 2025, dates to be confirmed
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Speaking opportunity at the exhibition event
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Valuable networking with key AU and EU stakeholders
KEY DATES AFTER SUBMISSION
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Finalists Announcement: Mid-November 2025
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Award Ceremony: dates to be confirmed (although planned for beginning December)
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Each participant may submit up to three entries. Any applications need to be done in English or French.
Photographers must be 30 years or younger to encourage emerging talent.
Note: The deadline to participate in the #AUEU25 “Through Our Lens” Photography Competition has been extended to 12 November 2025.
