Open Call 2025

Open Call Theme and Question:

My Health, My Choice: What does Empowering Teen Sexual Health and STI Prevention look like? 

The 2025 Open Call focuses on promoting teen-centered, inclusive, and stigma-free conversations about teen sexual health and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

The contest is open to any individual or any group to share original submissions surrounding the above theme to address the following goals:

• Empower teens with knowledge, resources, and confidence to navigate STI prevention, testing, and treatment without barriers.
• Expand access to sexual health education and healthcare services to ensure teens receive timely and accurate information.
• Reduce stigma and foster safe, supportive environments where teens can openly engage with trusted adults and access necessary care.

What are we looking for?

We accept various forms of submissions, including the following.

• Narratives - write a story or from experience (800 words max)
• Poems  
• Images - submit a picture, drawing, infographic, or painting (please add a caption/short description of the key messages illustrated by the image or images) 
• Audio or video  (max 5 minutes)
• Mixed Media - combine storytelling, visuals, audio, or video

Who can participate?

• We welcome submission from anyone and everyone.
• Entries may be submitted by individuals or groups.
• We welcome submissions from individuals, families, or collaborative groups, especially those involving school-age youth working alongside parents, guardians, grandparents, or other trusted adults.