World Health Day 2022: Nationwide Recycled Art and Short Story Competitions "Our Planet, Our Health."

Through the ‘Our planet, our Health campaign’ WHO will work together with the government and the public to share stories of steps they are taking to protect the planet and their health and prioritize well-being societies.

As part of the yearlong celebrations, WHO is partnering with Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education Maldives to conduct a Nationwide Recycled Art Competition and a Short Story Writing Competition. This will be a celebration of student’s creativity, expression and accomplishments in the field of visual arts and creative writing. The competition is also aimed to create agents of change within our future generations, encouraging the importance of green initiatives, helping the environment, and sustainable living.

Theme for Recycled Art and Short Story Competitions

• ‘Our Planet, Our Health’

Hashtag

#HealthierTomorrow

Eligibility

Students (Grades 1-9) from all schools nationwide

Categories for Recycled Art and Short Story Competitions

• Category 1: Students Grade 1-4

• Category 2: Students Grade 5-7

• Category 3: Students Grade 8-9

Prizes 

FIRST PRIZE WINNERS (for both competitions) 

• Category 1 (Grades 1-4): Apple iPad

• Category 2 (Grades 5-7): Laptop

• Category 3 (Grade 8-9): Laptop

SECOND PRIZE WINNERS (for both competitions) 

• Category 1 (Grades 1-4): Nintendo Switch

• Category 2 (Grades 5-7): Samsung Tablet

• Category 3 (Grade 8-9): Apple Watch

THIRD PRIZE WINNERS (for both competitions) 

• Category 1 (Grades 1-4): A-Touch Tablet

• Category 2 (Grades 5-7): Fujifilm Instax mini

• Category 3 (Grade 8-9): Headphones

+ All eligible participants will also receive a certification of participation

1. RECYCLED ART COMPETITION



1a) Media-Specific Submission Guidelines

• Mixed media accepted (e.g., painting, drawing, collage, sculpture) using recycled materials only (e.g.: plastic, rope, paper, glass, carboard, cloth, electronic waste, aluminum, steel, foam, discarded goods etc.)

• Artwork measurements should range between minimum 24x30 inches to maximum 40x50 inches

• Students may visit https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-health-day/2022 for inspiration and more information on the theme ‘Our Planet, Our Health’

1b) Submission Terms, Conditions and Contest Rules

i. Each student may submit 1 original artwork (hard copy) based on the theme “Our Planet, Our Health” to their respective schools by 30th May 2022

ii. Respective schools will shortlist the best 10 entries and send them to Ministry of Education

iii. There is no entry fee

iv. Artwork must be created safely using only recycled materials (e.g.: plastic, rope, paper, glass, carboard, cloth, electronic waste, aluminum, steel, foam, discarded goods etc.)

v. Students are encouraged to provide a caption describing their artwork in at least 2-3 sentences in English or Dhivehi language listing the recycled materials that were used

vi. Multiple artworks cannot be submitted by the same student

vii. Incomplete entries shall be disqualified. The artwork must be original, no copied work are allowed

viii. Last date for submission: 30th May 2022, 18:00hours. Late submissions will not be accepted.

ix. Artwork will be selected for the public exhibition by a panel consisting of members from Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health and World Health Organization Maldives

x. Criteria for judging is creativity and originality of the depicted theme, quality of artistic composition and overall design based on the theme. The decision of the Judges shall be final, and no correspondence will be entertained regarding this

xi. Students who are selected will be contacted by Ministry of Education through their respective schools

xii. Ministry of Education will support the logistics of bringing the art to Male’ if shortlisted

xiii. If a student’s work is selected for the exhibition, attendance of the student is required at a subsequent public exhibition and will be eligible to receive a prize

xiv. All necessary support such as mounting, framing, and displaying assistance will be provided for shortlisted students during the subsequent exhibition

xv. Participants will submit their entries at their own risk and expenses. We take no responsibility for entries that are lost, delayed, misdirected or incomplete or cannot be delivered or entered or other reason

xvi. By submitting an entry into the "Our Planet, Our Health” Art competition, it is understood that your artwork is agreed to be publicly displayed and on social media channels of World Health Organization, Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education with the rightful credit to the artist, and the right to use your/your child's name, age and city/island of residence for the sole purpose of identifying you/them as the artist of the entry

xvii. By submitting an entry into the "Our Planet, Our Health” art competition, you agree to all the terms conditions and contest rules

2. SHORT STORY COMPETITION



2a) Submission Guidelines

i. Stories must be between 200-250 words (approximately half to one page long)

ii. Story must be creatively written reflecting the theme “Our Planet, Our Health”

iii. Stories can be written in English or Dhivehi Language

iv. Stories must be typed, single-spaced, on single-sided sheets and in a readable, 12-point font

v. The title of the story must appear at the top of each page

vi. Story must be submitted with Name, Age, School and Location of the Author

vii. Students may visit https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-health-day/2022 for inspiration and more information on the theme ‘Our Planet, Our Health’

2b) Submission Terms, Conditions and Contest Rules

i. Each student can submit up to 3 short story entries to their respective schools

ii. Respective schools will shortlist the best 10 entries and send them to Ministry of Education

iii. Stories must not have been published, self-published, published on a website, broadcast, or featured amongst the winners in another competition

iv. Last date for submission: 30th May 2022, 18:00hours. Late submissions will not be accepted.

vi. Story must be creatively written reflecting the theme “Our Planet, Our Health”

vii. Stories can be written in English or Dhivehi Language

viii. Stories must be typed, single-spaced, on single-sided sheets and in a readable, 12-point font.

ix. Stories must not have been published, self-published, published on a website, broadcast, or featured amongst the winners in another competition.

x. The title of the story must appear at the top of each page

xi. Story must be submitted with Name, Age, School and Location of the Author

xii. Stories cannot be altered once entered

xiii. Shorty stories will be selected for publishing by a panel consisting of members from Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health and World Health Organization. Stories will be judged based on characteristics such as relevance to theme, plot, characterization, setting and atmosphere, writing quality, passion

xiv. The decision of the Judges shall be final, and no correspondence will be entertained regarding this

xv. Students who are selected will be contacted by Ministry of Education through their respective schools

xvi. Participants will submit their entries at their own risk and expenses. We take no responsibility for entries that are lost, delayed, misdirected or incomplete or cannot be delivered or entered or other reason

xvii. Any plagiarized work will be disqualified. Incomplete entries shall be disqualified. The story must be original, no copied work are allowed

xviii. By submitting an entry into the "Our Planet, Our Health” Short Story Competition, it is understood that your selected Short Stories are agreed to be published by World Health Organization, Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education with the rightful credit to the author, and the right to use your/your child's name, age, and city/island of residence for the sole purpose of identifying you/them as the author of the entry

xix. By submitting an entry into the "Our Planet, Our Health” Short Story Competition, you agree to all the terms conditions and contest rules