Young people from around the world are invited to enter the 2015 International Essay Contest for Young People orgainzed by the Goi Peace Foundation.
Celebrating the 70th anniversary of UNESCO, the theme for this year’s contest is: “BUILDING PEACE IN OUR HEARTS AND MINDS.”
THEME:
"Building Peace in Our Hearts and Minds"
UNESCO was created 70 years ago to build peace in the minds of men and women as a way to attain lasting peace in the world. What does it mean to build peace in our hearts and minds? How does it relate to the world around us? Please illustrate your ideas with your personal experience.
AWARD:
The following awards will be given in the Children’s category and Youth category respectively:
1st Prize: Certificate and prize of 100,000 Yen (approx. US$840 as of February 2015) ... 1 entrant
2nd Prize: Certificate and prize of 50,000 Yen (approx. US$420 as of February 2015) ... 2 entrants
3rd Prize: Certificate and gift ... 5 entrants
Honorable Mention: Certificate and gift ... 25 entrants
Further details:
http://www.goipeace.or.jp