The annual International Essay Competition for Young People is jointly organized by the Goi Peace Foundation and the UNESCO.

The United Nations has designated 2001-2010 as the “International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence for The Children of The World” and 2005-2014 as the “united Nations Decade of education for Sustainable Development”. Not only should young people benefit from these global initiatives, but empowered to play a leading role in them.

The theme for this year is “My project to create positive change in my environment. How can I foster sustainable development in my community?” 

Young people age 14-25 from around the world are invited to submit their innovative ideas on this theme.

Entries may be sent by June 30 2008 to :

International Essay Contest c/o The Goi Peace Foundation, 1-4-5, Hirakawacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0093 Japan or essay@goipeace.or.jp 

For more information, please visit http://www.goipeace.or.jp/english/activities/programs/0801_00.htm