Young people from around the world are invited to enter the 2011 International Essay Contest organized by UNESCO and the Goi Peace Foundation.
Theme: ”MY STORY OF INSPIRATION”
Many people experience inner change that motivates them to create a better world. Share your story of inspiration that has affected your life and changed you to make a change in the world.
Teachers and youth directors may submit a collection of essays from their class or group. Please enclose a list of participants’ names and the name and contact information of the submitting teacher or director. Entries missing any of the above information will not be considered.
Entries may be submitted by postal mail or online.
IMPORTANT: To send your essay online, you must go to the online registration page – HERE (for individuals) or HERE (for schools or organizations) and follow the required steps
Postal Adress
International Essay Contest c/o
The Goi Peace Foundation 1-4-5 Hirakawacho, Chiyoda-ku,
Tokyo 102-0093 Japan
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$1,200) … 1 entrant
2nd Prize: Certificate and prize of 50,000 Yen (approx. US$600) … 2 entrants
3rd Prize: Certificate and gift … 5 entrants
Honorable Mention: Certificate and gift … 25 entrants
* 1st prize winners will be invited to the award ceremony in Tokyo, Japan scheduled for November 2011. (Travel expenses will be covered by the organizers.)
** All prize winners will be announced in November 2011 on the Goi Peace Foundation WEBSITE
Deadline: 30 June, 2011