International Essay Contest

Words that build the future.

The International Essay Contest invites children and young people worldwide to express ideas, visions and proposals for building a culture of peace and sustainable development. A unique opportunity to give voice to their creativity and contribute through writing to a fairer, more harmonious world.

Each year the contest proposes a different theme, encouraging deep reflection and innovative solutions. These ideas are more than writing exercises: they can inspire, generate change and make a real difference.

The initiative is promoted by the Goi Peace Foundation (https://www.goipeace.or.jp/en/work/essay-contest/) in cooperation with Living Peace International.

Objectives

Guide participants in exploring the values that underpin peace and expressing their ideas through critical thinking and creative writing.
Encourage the ability to propose solutions to real problems and see oneself as an agent of change.

Activities

Write your essay: each edition has a specific theme that changes every year.
Children aged up to 14 and young people aged 15 to 25 can take part.
The essay must be written in English, Spanish, French, German or Japanese; it may be digital or on paper and must be individual work.
Register at https://goipeace-essaycontest.org/ and send your essay by email or post.