Theme 01
Sexual Health
Focus on HIV/AIDS, STIs, prevention, testing, treatment, dignity, and informed choices among young people.
Festival themes
Themes
Use these themes to guide your item. Pick one that fits your performance, film, song, story, or presentation.
14 approved themesGrouped by sectionFor schools, youth groups, writers, and performers
Section 1
Health and Wellbeing
Choose one theme under health and wellbeing.
Theme 02
Responsible Behaviour Among Youths
Encourage discipline, self-control, respect, wise choices, and positive decision-making in everyday life.
Theme 03
Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Address the dangers of substance abuse, addiction, peer pressure, and the need for support and recovery.
Theme 04
Nutrition
Promote healthy eating, proper diet, and better lifestyle habits for strong growth, health, and performance.
Section 2
Peace, Governance and Citizenship
Choose one theme under peace, governance and citizenship.
Theme 01
No Election Violence and Intolerance
Promote peaceful elections, respect for different views, and rejection of violence, hate, and political division.
Theme 02
Ethnic Cohesion
Encourage unity, mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and national identity beyond tribe or background.
Theme 03
Good Governance
Highlight accountability, justice, transparency, service delivery, and the role of citizens in demanding better leadership.
Theme 04
Leadership
Explore responsible leadership, integrity, courage, service, and the power of setting a good example.
Theme 05
Freedom of the Media
Promote the importance of a free, responsible, and independent media in informing the public and protecting democracy.
Section 3
Environment, Food and Safety
Choose one theme under environment, food and safety.
Theme 01
Environmental Conservation
Encourage protection of forests, water, land, wildlife, and cleaner communities for present and future generations.
Theme 02
Food Security and Agriculture
Promote farming, food production, agribusiness, and the role of youth in building a secure food future.
Theme 03
Road Safety
Create awareness on safe road use, discipline, transport responsibility, and prevention of accidents and loss of life.
Section 4
Youth Empowerment and the Future
Choose one theme under youth empowerment and the future.
Theme 01
Skills, Vocational Training and Talent Development
Show the value of practical skills, technical training, creativity, and talent in building jobs and self-reliance.
Theme 02
Technology and Responsible Use of Digital Tools
Encourage innovation, digital learning, online responsibility, and safe, productive use of technology.
Note
Participants are free to interpret these themes creatively, as long as the final presentation remains clear, relevant, respectful, and suitable for the festival.