2010 Citizen Ambassadors Video Contest

The UN is currently holding the 2010 Citizen Ambassadors video contest. This aims to address the 8 millennium goals drafted by the UN.


Join this and be one of the 6 winners of the following prizes: ( 1 winner per region)
- 1 HD Mino Flip Cam courtesy of UN Foundation and Flip Video
- Honorary title of "Citizen Ambassador to the UN" for two years
- Complimentary flight + 2 night stay in New York City for UN Day 2010
- Meeting and photo-op with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
- VIP seating at UN Day Concert in the GA Hall at UNHQ

This contest is open to all individuals 18 and above who reside in the following countries. Click here to see the list.

How to enter the contest?

1. Watch any of the call-for-entry videos
2. Click in the comments box directly below the video
3. On the right of the box you will see an icon with a "Attach a video" link - click here
4. At the top you should see the following text: "You are posting a Video Response to: [Name] invites you to be a Citizen Ambassador to the UN"
5. Click "Choose a video" to select a video you have already uploaded, or click "Upload a video" to upload a new video.
6. Your video will require approval by a moderator, so please be patient while we finalize your submission.

How To Enter The Contest

1. Read the contest Terms and Conditions
2. Research the Millennium Development Goals
3. Choose one of following three options as the topic of your video:
* Why are the Millennium Development Goals important to you and your family?
* What is your community, city or country doing to achieve the Millennium Development Goals?
* How can the international community better work together to achieve the Millennium Development Goals?
4. Watch the Call-for-Entries videos on YouTube
5. Click in the comments box directly below the video
6. On the right of the box you will see an icon with a "Attach a video" link - click here
7. At the top you should see the following text: "You are posting a Video Response to: [Name] invites you to be a Citizen Ambassador to the UN"
8. Click "Choose a video" to select a video you have already uploaded, or click "Upload a video" to upload a new video.
9. Your video will require approval by a moderator, so please be patient while we finalize your submission.

Quick guide - the 8 Millennium goals
1. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
2. Achieve universal primary education
3. Promote gender equality and empower women
4. Reduce child mortality
5. Improve maternal health
6. Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases
7. Ensure environmental sustainability
8. Develop a Global Partnership for Development

Selection Process (Judging criteria)

1. Relevance: How relevant is the video message to the MDG theme and challenges?
2. Merit: Does the video message merit viewing by world leaders?
3. Originality: Does the video message offer original opinions or suggestions?
4. Creativity: How creative is the video in its form and content?
5. Bonus points will be awarded for exceptionally aesthetic or compelling messages.

* MDG - millenium development goals

Deadline of Submission: 23 August 2010 at 11:59 p.m. New York time.

Personal note: Your entry will be uploaded on Youtube, so I suggest you make your video format into an FLV (flash video format) before uploading to make your video upload faster. See my previous blog about this tip.

For more information about the contest, please visit the United Nations Citizen Ambassadors web page.
Visit this page for complete terms and conditions.