AU–EU Partnership (#AUEU25) “Through Our Lens” Photography Competition 2025 (€500 cash prize and fully funded trip to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia)

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Application Deadline: November 7, 2026

Applications are now open for the 2025 AU–EU Partnership (#AUEU25) Photography Competition. Ahead of the 7th AU–EU Summit, scheduled to take place in Luanda, Angola, on 24–25 November 2025, the African Union(AU)  and the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to the AU  have launched the “#AUEU25 Through Our Lens” Photography Competition as part of the year-long commemoration marking 25 years of the African Union–European Union (AU–EU) Partnership.

As both Unions prepare to meet in Luanda to chart the next phase of their strategic partnership, the “#AUEU25 Through Our Lens” Photography Competition invites young photographers (aged 30 and below) from Africa and Europe to capture, through powerful and creative imagery, the stories of impact, progress, and collaboration that have shaped communities across both continents. From community empowerment and entrepreneurship to environmental innovation, health resilience, and cultural exchange, the competition celebrates the spirit of partnership and shared progress that has defined AU–EU cooperation since its inception.

Competition Highlights

• Free Entry: Participation is open and free of charge.
• International Exposure: The top 25 finalists will have their work exhibited in Addis Ababa, with a potential satellite exhibition in Brussels.
• Digital Showcase: Selected entries will be featured in a special online gallery shared with AU and EU missions worldwide.
• Visibility: All selected works will be promoted through AU and EU digital and social media platforms.

Grand Prizes

Two overall winners one African and one European  will each receive:

• A €500 cash prize;
• A fully funded trip to Addis Ababa for the award ceremony, planned for early December 2025;
• A speaking opportunity during the exhibition launch;
• Exclusive networking opportunities with AU and EU officials, photographers, and creative industry stakeholders.

Key Dates

• Submission Deadline: 7 November 2025
• Finalists Announcement: Mid-November 2025
• Award Ceremony: Planned for early December 2025 (dates to be confirmed)

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the AU–EU Partnership (#AUEU25) Photography Competition