Listen to winners of the Essay Contest for Children of African Decent 2007 read their essays on Henry Bonsu's 'Talent Mix' on Colourful Radio - Saturday 9 June 2007 from 3.15 pm.

The Essay Contest for Children of African Descent 2007 awarded prizes to the top three winners of the three age groups.

Judges awarded additional prizes to entrants from the UK, Africa, the Caribbean and the USA.

 

 

 

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 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!

Essay Deadline : 17 February 2007 Awards : 7 April 2007

Essays expected from the UK, US, Africa and the Caribbean


Show your support for Children of African Descent across the African Diaspora by making a financial contribution :  email@lornajones.net

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

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The 2006 Essay Contest for Our Children was well-appreciated by participating children who enjoyed both writing their essays and reading them at the Award Ceremonies.

While the schools appreciated the occasion to allow the children an opportunity to express themselves and gain valuable writing practice, the families and peers present enjoyed hearing what the children had written on the various topics.

I am, therefore, delighted to offer the Essay Contest for Children of African Descent in 2007. 

As an African or Caribbean, show your support for children of African descent by offering a financail contribution to their prizes.    I am not looking for "funding" from agencies; but a financial contribution from African parents and singles who wish to show their support for and encouragement of African children. 

This year will see the participation of children of African descent from across the African diaspora including the U.K., Africa, the U.S.A. and the Caribbean.

Please contact me to offer your support.

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