VoFG Arabia is running cycle two of the writing competition.
Be ready to write your ideas for a better tomorrow!
WHO CAN ENTER?
The creative writing competition is open to all children aged 8-12 years old, whether in private education, government schools or for those who are home-schooled. Entries open for the second year to all children resident in the Gulf Region and in full-time education, including our children of determination. Students, parents and teachers can submit stories – and each submission is free of charge. A Voices of Future Generations Gold Winner will not hold eligibility to re-enter the competition.
WHAT ARE THE GUIDELINES?
Please write stories that will appeal to children who are 6 years or older.
Write a story that is between 600 and 1,500 words long.
Submit your entry online in a single-spaced word document in size 12 font, divided into clear paragraphs, in either Arabic or English.
Include themes around children’s rights and sustainable development, and your own vision for a sustainable future.
Your story must be original and written for this competition only.
The story submissions will be open from January 2021.
The deadline for the story submissions is 31 May 2021.
HOW WOULD THE STORIES BE JUDGED?
The stories meeting the story format criteria will be accepted upon submission through the Voices of Future Generations website.
A panel of educators at the Voices of Future Generations team for the Middle East Region will shortlist 20 stories from 10 Child Authors in Arabic and 10 in English.
The 10 short-listed stories in both languages, Arabic and English will be sent to an International Commission of leading experts and agencies, and Goodwill Ambassadors will select the winning entries for key regions of the world.
WHAT IS THE PRIZE?
Winning child authors will be awarded gold, silver and bronze medals and certificates.
Winning stories (gold medalists) will get published at the International Commission's discretion, and their stories will be disseminated globally.
Teacher volunteers as Voices of Future Generations Champions will receive certificates and awards at the Voices of Future Generations for the Middle East Region Awards Ceremony.
The shortlisted stories will get published in a regional anthology by the Emirates Literature Foundation.
Deadline: 31 May 2021
For more information and to submit your story got to VoFG Arabia