International Essay Goi Peace

The theme for this year’s contest is: CREATING A SOCIETY FULL OF KINDNESS As 20th anniversary special edition, this year’s contest involves action in addition to writing, so that participating in the contest directly contributes to creating a better world.Participants are asked to carry out ten acts of kindness, and then use their experience as inspiration in writing their essays.The details are also available at the website https://

The theme for this year’s contest is: CREATING A SOCIETY FULL OF KINDNESS As 20th anniversary special edition, this year’s contest involves action in addition to writing, so that participating in the contest directly contributes to creating a better world.Participants are asked to carry out ten acts of kindness, and then use their experience as inspiration in writing their essays.

The Goi Peace Foundation is holding an annual International Essay Contest for Young People. 25 entrants * 1st prize winner will be invited to the award ceremony to be held in Tokyo, Japan on 23 November 2019 and will receive the Minister of Education Award.

The contest is organized in an effort to harness the energy, creativity and initiative of the world's youth in promoting a culture of peace and sustainable development. 1 entrant 2nd Prize: Certificate, prize of 50,000 Yen (approx. (Travel expenses will be covered by the organizer.) * Additional awards (Recognition for Effort, Best School Award, School Incentive Award) will be given if applicable.

* We are unable to answer individual inquiries concerning contest results.

This annual international essay contest is organized in an effort to harness the energy, creativity, and initiative of the world’s youth in promoting a culture of peace and sustainable development.

Please note, however, that only the essay itself will be considered in the selection process.

In an effort to harness the energy, creativity and initiative of the world’s youth in promoting a culture of peace and sustainable development, the Goi Peace Foundation, Tokyo is organizing ‘2019 International Essay Contest for Young People’.

Essays may be submitted by anyone up to 25 years old (as of June 15, 2019) in one of the following categories: a)Children (ages up to 14) b) Youth (ages 15-25) The theme for the 2019 Contest is “Creating a Society Full of Kindness”.

The following awards will be given in the Children’s category and Youth category respectively: 1 Prize: Certificate and gift to 5 entrants Honorable Mention: Certificate and gift to 25 entrants.

“Creating a Society Full of Kindness” What does “Kindness” mean to you? Carry out ten acts of kindness, and then use your experience as inspiration in writing your essay (your essay does not need to be about your acts of kindness). 1 entrant 2nd Prize: Certificate, prize of 50,000 Yen (approx. (Travel expenses will be covered by the organizer.) * Additional awards (Recognition for Effort, Best School Award, School Incentive Award) will be given if applicable.

The following awards will be given in the Children’s category and Youth category respectively: 1st Prize: Certificate, prize of 100,000 Yen (approx. * All prize winners will be announced on October 31, 2019 on this website.