Global Storytelling Event – Exclusively for the Blind and Low Vision Community

The Beyond the Blind Storytelling Project – We’re proud to present The Beyond the Blind Storytelling Project — a unique global platform celebrating the voices, strength, and journeys of people who are blind or have low vision.

How It Works: Global Storytelling Event for the Blind and Low Vision Community?

Click the play button to hear how this unique event is designed and how you can take part.

What is it?

Participants are invited to share a true-life story — a moment of courage, humor, transformation, or inspiration.

Stories will be professionally recorded and shared on the Beyond the Blind podcast for global listeners to enjoy — and vote for.

All Episodes Available Now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

Exclusively for the Blind & Low Vision Community

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Key Dates

  • Applications Open: 15 August 2025
  • Application Deadline: 30 December 2025
  • Stories Air Starting: 6 January 2026

Prizes

  • 1st Prize: $25,000 NZD
  • 2nd Prize: $15,000 NZD
  • 3rd Prize: $10,000 NZD

Bonus Raffle

All applicants and voters aged 18+ will be entered into a raffle to win four prizes of $5,000 NZD. (Yes — you can win both a place prize and a raffle prize! Total possible winnings: up to $30,000 NZD.)

Exclusively for the Blind & Low Vision Community

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Eligibility

Open to anyone who is blind or has low vision — of any age, gender, or nationality.

How to Enter

  1. Visit www.zeroblind.org.nz
  2. Click the “Enroll to Win” button and fill out the form
  3. Schedule and complete your recorded interview (30–60 minutes, ideally 45 min)

Why Join?

This project is more than a contest — it’s a movement. A chance to connect, create, heal, and uplift through shared stories. Let your voice be heard. Inspire others. Win life-changing prizes.

Exclusively for the Blind & Low Vision Community

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