Essay Contest for
Children of African Descent 2007



 “It takes a Village to raise a child”

Show your support for Children of African Descent across the African Diaspora

In an effort to encourage children of African descent in the African Diaspora to achieve a high level of education, to become knowledgable and informed and to be contributing members of their society, I believe that it is important for us to show them that we, as their extended family, care about them and are willing to support their efforts. I wish to make a small contribution to our children’s future to:

Boost self-esteem
Focus attention on education
Improve communication skills
Encourage a sense of accomplishment
Offer opportunities for personal growth and self-expression
Offer peer activity in a positive, supportive environment
Recognize and celebrate success within the community
Be a gateway to public speaking experience (winners)
Encourage critical thinking


I invite children of African descent aged 8 to 16 years
to submit an essay and will award prizes to the winners.

The essays are age specific (8-10, 11-13 and 14-16 years). Winners (1st, 2nd and 3rd in each age group) will receive a prize!

This is a privately-funded initiative by Lorna Jones. (Not a charity.)