The Baby Zebra Drawing Contest is a community-focused art competition designed to inspire creativity, celebrate Sierra Leonean culture, and give young artists a platform to shine.

The contest will run from 1 May – 30 June 2026, allowing as many students as possible to participate. All activities, from the briefing to the final award ceremony, will be managed by Baby Zebra with sponsorship from Jacky Chang.

The competition will begin with a clear briefing delivered to teachers and students in the Tongo community, followed by an official start date on 1 May, with entries accepted throughout the activity period (1 May – 30 June).

All submissions will be judged in early July, and the award ceremony is scheduled for mid-July.

This year’s artistic direction focuses on themes that are positive, creative, and closely connected to nature and Sierra Leone. Students are encouraged to express their ideas through an animal and environment-focused theme:

Protect Our Wildlife, Protect Our Home

From forests to oceans, from wildlife to our communities, Sierra Leone is our home. Draw the animals you love. Protect the land and sea we share. Imagine a greener, cleaner future. Let your creativity speak for nature. Let your colors protect our world.

Students are encouraged to express their ideas freely, using art to celebrate biodiversity, raise awareness, and imagine a better future for their communities and environment.