With great pleasure, the Karim Adeyemi Foundation announces the International Day of Sports for Development and Peace (IDSDP) Essay Competition, an exclusive event honoring sports’ capacity to bring people together and promote inclusion and peace. We welcome Oyo State public secondary school students to participate in this creative endeavor, which explores the power of athletics to unite disparate groups, particularly within Nigeria’s varied terrain, following the thrilling 2024 African Cup of Nations.
Requirements and Crucial Dates
- Eligibility: This competition aims to stimulate the creative thinking of young scholars and is only open to Oyo State public secondary school pupils.
- Expression of Interest Phase: begins March 14, 2024, and ends March 25, 2024. Online participation is available for this first stage, which encourages a wide range of artistic expression.
- The selection of finalists is slated to take place on March 29, 2024, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.
- The essay competition is scheduled for April 6, 2024; more information about the location will be released closer to the event.
- The announcement of the winners: April 14, 2024, for internet sharing.
- Award Ceremony: On May 23, 2024, a lavish celebration will be place at the KAF Headquarters.
The intriguing subject for this year is “Sports for the Promotion of Peaceful and Inclusive Societies,” which encourages attendees to consider the profound social changes that sports bring about. Examine how athletics may serve as a unifying force between disparate communities and a means of dismantling social barriers via your entries.
Stages of the Competition and Prize
The contest takes place in two exciting stages:
- The Expression of Interest (EOI) stage sets the tone for your essay-writing journey by asking you to use a variety of media to express your love of sports and sense of patriotism.
- To spur change and advance a more peaceful society, finalists will write essays that address the issue in-depth, clearly, and imaginatively in the Finals.
Transportation reimbursements will be awarded to finalists, so all you have to focus on is your performance. Certificates of participation will be given to all competitors who make it to the final round, and the best ten submissions will be highlighted on the foundation’s social media accounts.
The top three winners will receive commemorative plaques and monetary awards in appreciation of their exceptional contributions to the conversation about sports and social development.
Come Make a Difference with Us!
Are you ready to share your vision for a more inclusive and peaceful world with others and contribute to a greater cause? This is your chance to contribute your knowledge and join a movement that will bring about great change.
Apply online at https://karimadeyemifoundation.org/karim-adeyemi-foundation-essay-awards-2-0/ by March 25, 2024. and make a move in the direction of acting as a change agent. To discuss sponsorship opportunities or for any other questions, please contact Aanu Oluyide at aanu.o@karimadeyemifoundation.org or +2348109004836.
Together, let’s embrace sports’ ability to spark change, foster harmony, and pave the way for a more inclusive future. Make your voice heard—it counts!
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