Designing An E-flyer 

• Create a free personal account on Canva 
• Check out the flyer size by using the resize function. The most common flyer size is 8.5 x 11 in, which is the size of a standard piece of paper. Larger flyers can be 11 x 17 and smaller flyers 5.5 x 8.5.
• Browse the template library to search for a flyer template and type out your keywords e.g. “flyers.”
• Explore the different templates from your search, and choose your preferred one (Canva has thousands!) The templates are pre-set at the perfect size, so they’ll be easy to print.
• Let’s get designing! Make your flyer unique by uploading your own images. You can choose one from Canva’s image library, which allows you to select or search for an exact image. 
• Add your message using text. Canva has hundreds of free fonts to choose from, so you can say it in style.
• Change the background, change the colours… express yourself! Do all of these with Canva’s colour and style palettes. 
• Double-check that your image, text and all other elements are aligned. If not, move your hands around any of the elements and place it where you desire.
• If you’ve got a brand logo, upload it as an image by clicking on the “photo icon”, and add it to your flyer design. 
• You could also include contact information like your website, phone number and other details such as the name, date, location and time of your project.
• Once you’re happy with your design, tap the ‘Download’ button.
• Inspire others by sharing your flyer on social media using the hashtag #YouthDayofService #Youth4SDGs and tag “@leapafrica,” on Instagram; “LEAP Africa,” on Facebook and “@LEAPAfrica” on Twitter.
• Finally, check out this video for a visual representation of the tips and tricks shared above.
  

Creating An Instagram Post

• Open the Canva app and search ‘Instagram post’ templates.
• Select a template to customize. To design faster, we would encourage you not to start from scratch.
• Add an image from Canva’s image or video library by simply clicking on the photo or video icon, search and select a sample image that you prefer.
• Once you’ve chosen your image or video, easily adjust the colours and filters to your desired outcome
• You can also add and edit other elements such as text, shapes, frames, lines, icons and charts into your design by clicking on elements, searching and making your choice.
• Double-check that your image or video, text and all other elements are aligned.
• Now, you just nailed it! Tap the ‘Download button’ to save and share your design. Preferably, all downloaded designs should be in Png. format (for images) or mp4. (for videos). 
• Get people aware and excited about your project by sharing your design on social media using the hashtag #YouthDayofService #Youth4SDGs and tag “@leapafrica,” on Instagram; “LEAP Africa,” on Facebook and “@LEAPAfrica” on Twitter.