To mark International Day of the Girl on 11 October, the British Embassy in Tunisia is launching an 'Ambassador for a Day' competition around the theme of "The girl I am, the change I lead".
Ambassador for a Day (AFAD) is a national essay competition for girls between 15 to 18 years of age, run by the British Embassy in Tunisia. AFAD winners will be selected to shadow the Ambassador for one day, to see first-hand how girls can become leaders and advocates for change. This promises to be an unforgettable opportunity to build skills in diplomacy, confidence, and leadership.
How to apply
All girls aged 15 to 18 as of 1 September 2025, and who are not at university, are encouraged to enter the competition. The theme for this year's International Day of the Girl is "The girl I am, the change I lead: girls on the frontlines of crisis". To participate, submit a video or short essay in English answering one of the following questions:
As Ambassador for a Day, how would you support girls leading change in times of crisis-whether in their communities, schools, or homes?
Consider an example of a girl or woman who led during a crisis and helped drive positive change. What can we learn from her leadership?
Written answers should be less than 250 words. Video entries should be no longer than two minutes. Entries that do not meet these criteria will be disqualified. We encourage girls from all backgrounds to apply.
We encourage girls from all backgrounds living in Tunisia, aged 15 to 18 years old to apply.
