Over 40 Students Across India Participate in Poster & Essay Competition. The Global Challenges Forum India (GCF India) proudly hosted its national-level initiative titled “Dialogue: The Key to Peacebuilding in Northeast India”, aimed at empowering youth voices to champion peace, dialogue, and cultural integration in one of the most vibrant yet sensitive regions of the country.

Through this initiative, GCF India invited young changemakers to reflect on the power of dialogue as a tool to resolve conflict and promote harmony in the Northeastern states. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation, with over 40 students from across India joining the movement through Poster and Essay Competitions.

Winners Announced

After careful evaluation by the esteemed panel at GCF India, the following students emerged as top voices for peace:

🥇 1st Prize – ₹2,000 + Certificate
Sayan Maity

🥈 2nd Prize – ₹1,500 + Certificate
Deepti Wadwa

🥉 3rd Prize – ₹1,000 + Certificate
Amritha R

All participants received certificates signed by GCF India members and were officially recognized as Peace Builders, reinforcing their role in advocating for dialogue and unity.

GLOBAL CHALLENGES FORUM INDIA

Invites You to Lead as a Voice for Peace

DIALOGUE: THE KEY TO PEACE BUILDING IN NORTH EAST INDIA:

Conflict divides, but dialogue builds bridges. It’s your time to inspire peace and unity!

BE PART OF THE MOVEMENT!

Join our Poster and Essay Competition where college youth across India take the stage to champion dialogue for conflict resolution.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

1st prize – Rs. 2,000 + Certificate

2nd prize – Rs. 1,500 + Certificate

3rd prize – Rs. 1,000 + Certificate

1. Certificates signed by GCF members for all the participants)

2. Recognition as a Peace Builder.

3. Chance to drive change and foster peace.

COMPETITION DETAILS:

Poster Competition

(The poster must reflect the theme and convey a message promoting dialogue and peace in the Northeast, focusing on cultural harmony, conflict resolution, or community building)

Participant Eligibility: Open for all the students from schools and colleges under the age bracket of 15-24 years.

Medium: Digital posters of A3 size are acceptable

Content:  Must include a title, tag line and short description of the concept in English.

Originality: All work must be original and not copied or adapted from

Date of submission: entries must be submitted by 3rd February 2025 (Extended)

File Type: JPEG with a standardized file name (e.g., “Name_College_EssayTitle”)

Supporting Documents: Age proof, and a declaration of originality (plagiarism check).

Submission Method: [email protected]

Essay Competition

(Essays should be in English Language addressing the theme of peacebuilding, dialogue, and cultural integration in Northeast India)

Participant Eligibility: Open for all the students from schools and colleges under the age bracket of 15-24 years.

Word count: Typically between 1000-1500 words.

Date of submission: entries must be submitted by 3rd February 2025. (Extended)

Last Date to participate: 25th January 2025. (Extended)

File Type: JPEG with a standardized file name (e.g., “Name_College_EssayTitle”)

Supporting Documents: Age proof, and a declaration of originality (plagiarism check).

Submission Method: [email protected]

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