INTERNATIONAL ESSAY CONTEST 2012

International Essay Contest for Young People is organized by The Goi Peace Foundation and UNESCO, endorsed by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Japanese National Commission for UNESCO, Japan Private High School Federation, Japan Broadcasting Corporation, Nikkei Inc., Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education, and supported by FELISSIMO CORPORATION

As today’s young people are crucial for the shaping of our future, it is imperative that they are enabled to develop to their full potential. UNESCO’s objective is to help empower young people, reaching out to them, responding to their expectations and ideas, and fostering useful and long-lasting skills.  This annual essay contest is organized in an effort to harness the energy, imagination and initiative of the world’s youth in promoting a culture of peace and sustainable development. It also aims to inspire society to learn from the young minds and to think about how each of us can make a difference in the world.

Theme: Creating the Future We Want

Deadline: June 30, 2012

Awards: Certificate and prize of 100,000 Yen (approx. US$1,300) for the 1st winner. 1st prize winners will be invited to the award ceremony in Tokyo, Japan scheduled for November 2012. (Travel expenses will be covered by the organizers.)

Guidelines: click on http://www.goipeace.or.jp/english/activities/programs/1201.html

GOOD LUCK ! 🙂