Simuka Africa Team Newsletter: Jan. 2, 2026
Welcome to the start of Q1 2026 Online Service with SimukaAfrica.org! We are honored to have you with us. With that said, let us begin with the following updates for this quarter. Be Advised:
The duration of Q1 Online Service: Jan. 2, 2026 - March 30, 2026.
This is a Humanitarian Crisis Assignment. Because our SDG areas of focus include suicide prevention and at-risk populations, you may be notified regarding loss of life on this assignment.
Our virtual artists and staff represent 35 countries. For this reason, our Volunteer Personnel are politically neutral, trauma aware & culturally sensitive.
We provide a Creative Career Focus Session on Jan. 10th for an overview of our Q1 operations and an introduction to your Online Supervisor, Magdelene. Register here.
Quarter 1 Tasks
The Simuka Africa Team Newsletter will be sent by email every Friday with administrative updates and career development information.
Online engagement is your primary task. The volunteer with the highest social media engagement (likes & comments) on our social media at the end of Q1 will receive a $50 gift card. Our social media accounts are listed on our websites: SimukaAfrica.org & 34Gallery.org
Assignments are independent, creatively open, and self-directed. Make sure your work is professionally presented and error-free. Send your work or any questions to: simukasocialmedia@gmail.com
Q1 Article Contributors: 1 article per month, minimum 700 words on the SDG or mental health topic for your choice. Cite Sources. Refer to The Simuka Africa Journal & Interludes for examples of what we publish.
Q1 Graphic Designers: 4-8 graphics per month on the SDG or mental health topic of your choice. Email us to be provided with our logos. Refer to Simuka Africa’s Instagram Page for example graphics.
Q1 Videographers: 1 video per month on the mental health or SDG topic of your choice. Assignments involving direct work with 34 Gallery Artists are given to specific volunteers. Refer to The 34 Gallery YouTube Page for video examples.
Artists & Poets: Follow the submission guidelines on The 34 Gallery website and submit via the embedded form or email: submissions@34Gallery.org
New Staff Members: You will receive a direct email from us with additional onboarding information by Tuesday. Be sure to include a 25-word bio, photo/avatar & a social media link with your 1st assignment.
Food For Thought
This section will always include Global & UN information, reports, & webinars for career development. Bookmark these pages to stay informed global developments.
UN News - daily UN updates
UN Web TV - daily UN meetings
UN Audiovisual Library - global UN archive
UN Photo - global UN event coverage
Devex - Humanitarian sector news
IISD - Climate change policy updates
HungerMap Live - The best indicator for regional crisis response
Opportunities
This section will always include international career, fellowship, internship, and creative opportunities. Remote positions are available. Competition for these positions is intense. Apply immediately:
UN Careers - the primary UN career hub
UNJOBNET - daily UN & UN Affiliate job listing updates
____________________________________________
Final Thoughts
The collective strength of our organization resides in the incredible efforts of international volunteers like you! Know that every action you take with Simuka Africa will save a life. Therefore, your choice to be here with us is no small thing. It is a sign of the extraordinary ability you each have to change the world.
Welcome to the Simuka Africa Family!
May light, peace & joy always be with you for 2026.
