To mark the Global Action Week which runs April 22-28, Unesco's Bangkok office is inviting the public to the "Asia-Pacific Photo & Drawing Contest 2012".
By Bikash from Bangladesh.
Held in collaboration with Asia-Pacific Regional Network for Early Childhood (Arnec), Asia South Pacific Association for Basic and Adult Education (Aspbae) and Unicef East Asia and Pacific Regional Office (Eapro), the contest wishes to establish what constitutes good early childhood.
The week-long activities, meanwhile, revolve around the theme, "Early Childhood Care and Education", touching the most critical period in human development. It is when children's brain develop most rapidly and where strong socio-emotional support from care-givers, adequate nutrition, good health care and a safe and stimulating environment can help them achieve their fullest potential.
The contest is open to everyone living in the Asia-Pacific region. It comprises two categories _ drawing and photo.
By Kler from Thailand.
In the former participants vie in three age groups _ children below the age of 12; between the ages of 13-18; and and above the age of 19, while the latter is confined to just two age groups _ below the age of 18 and above the age of 19. Children below the age of 18 must have their registration form signed by a parent/guardian, and each participant can submit a maximum five entries per category.
The winning entries, to be announced the same week, will receive a certificate from organisers and posted on their websites.
All entries relevant to the theme will be posted (by name and country) on the organisers' websites and photos and drawings will be forwarded the Global Campaign for Education to be part of the "Big Picture" mosaic on early childhood from all over the world.
Entries can be mailed to Unesco's office in Bangkok, or submitted online by April 15. Email appeal.bgk@unesco.org or visit www.unescobkk.org/education.
