Youth Social Justice Video Challenge 2026

Your Voice Can Open Doors The Diocese of Algoma Social Justice Committee invites youth and young adults to create short, original videos exploring social justice and compassionate action in our communities. One story. One act of courage. One honest conversation. Your voice can open doors to understanding, compassion, hope, justice, and change. Submission deadline: September 15, 2026 Submit your video here: https://form.jotform.com/261494001295050
What is the Youth Social Justice Video Challenge?

This challenge invites youth and young adults to use video to tell stories, raise awareness, and inspire action around social justice issues in our communities and beyond.

Selected videos may be featured on the diocesan website and shared through diocesan social media.

Your video should explore social justice, compassionate action, or faith in action.

Possible topics include:

· food insecurity

· homelessness and affordable housing

· mental health and belonging

· bullying and kindness

· loneliness and isolation

· poverty and inequality

· refugees and newcomers

· Indigenous reconciliation

· disability awareness and accessibility

· climate justice and caring for creation

· addiction and recovery

· seniors and isolation

· community outreach and service

The challenge is open to youth and young adults.

You do not need to belong to a parish to participate. If you are connected to a parish, church, school, youth group, or community organization, you are welcome to include that information on the submission form.

Videos should be:

· short and original

· family-friendly

· respectful and compassionate in tone

· focused on social justice, dignity, hope, or action

Suggested length: 2–5 minutes

Upload your video to a platform such as YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive.

Then complete the online submission form and include your video link.

Submit here: https://form.jotform.com/261494001295050

If you are under 18, a parent or guardian will need to provide permission as part of the submission process.

The form will guide you through the correct section.

“Let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action.” — 1 John 3:18

Faith is not only something we believe. It is something we live.

Your voice can open doors to hope, compassion, justice, and change.

Closing Call to Action

Speak up. Share hope. Be a voice that opens doors.

Submit your video by September 15, 2026: https://form.jotform.com/261494001295050