Competition Rules

Guiding Points for Participants

  1. Introduction: Expressing Concern
    The participants can begin their letters by addressing world leaders directly, acknowledging their authority and responsibility to shape policies and make decisions that affect the world. They might want to open with an expression of gratitude for the opportunity to share their thoughts or highlight a pressing issue that personally affects them or their community.
    Example:
    “Dear World Leaders, I am writing to you because I believe that the decisions you make today will shape the world I grow up in tomorrow. I am concerned about… (climate change, education access, inequality, etc.).”
  2. Identifying Key Global Issues
    Children and youth should reflect on the global issues that matter most to them, such as:
    • Climate Change: Rising temperatures, natural disasters, and loss of biodiversity are putting their futures at risk.
    • Education: Millions of children are still deprived of quality education. What steps can be taken to ensure education is accessible to all, regardless of gender, economic background, or location?
    • Equality and Social Justice: Whether it’s gender equality, racial justice, or economic disparity, young voices can offer fresh perspectives on how to create a more just and fair world.
  3. Example:
    “As a young person growing up in a world where the climate is changing rapidly, I worry about the future of our planet. The extreme weather events we see today could become more common, and I fear what this means for our generation and those to come.”
  4. Offering Solutions
    This is a key part of the letter where participants propose solutions from their own perspective. These solutions might not be technical or overly detailed, but they are valuable because they reflect the creativity and fresh thinking of the youth. Ideas could range from:
    • Investing more in renewable energy.
    • Enforcing stricter environmental protection laws.
    • Making education more inclusive through online learning platforms, scholarships, or community-driven initiatives.
    • Strengthening policies that promote equality and fair treatment of all people.
  5. Example:
    “I believe that one way to tackle climate change is to invest more in renewable energy, like solar and wind power. If governments around the world could work together to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, we could create a cleaner, greener planet for future generations.”
  6. Calling for Action and Responsibility
    Young people can use this section to call on leaders to take responsibility for the world they are creating. They may ask leaders to listen more closely to the voices of young people, implement sustainable policies, or collaborate globally for positive change.
    Example:
    “I urge you to listen to the voices of children and young people. Our future is at stake, and we want to be part of the solution. Please work together to make the world a safer, more just, and equal place for everyone.”
  7. Conclusion: A Hopeful Future
    To end their letter, participants can express hope for the future and their belief in the power of leadership and collective action to bring about change. They might also express their desire to continue contributing to solutions as they grow older.
    Example:
    “I know that changing the world isn’t easy, but I believe that if we work together, we can build a future where everyone is safe, educated, and treated fairly. Please take our ideas seriously—we are counting on you to help us shape a better future.”

Rules of the International Letter-Writing Competition for Students

1. Objective

The GEMA’s International Letter-Writing Competition aims to improve literacy through the art of letter-writing.

Targeted at children and young people, the annual competition encourages participants to express their creativity and refine their language skills.

2. Participation

The competition is open to participants up to the age of 18 years.

The International Letter-Writing Competition Bureau accepts compositions sent directly by schools, individuals or similar.

3. Each entry must be accompanied by the following documents:

A) A completed entry form;

B) The original letter in the following formats:

    • A good-quality scan, in colour, of the handwritten original (if available) in PDF format; or
    • As a Word document;

C) A good-quality photograph of the candidate:

    • In JPEG format (300 dpi minimum); 

D) An id proof of the candidate:

    • In JPEG format (300 dpi minimum);
    • Accepted documents include school id-card, school fee receipt, school app screen shot, passport, citizenship cards etc.. 

4. Presentation and content of entries

The original letter may include illustrations from the candidate. Entries must adhere strictly to the theme and

not exceed the limit of 1000 words.

Please submit the letter by clicking on ‘Register Now’ link on the website.

5. Jury designation and results

The International Letter-Writing Competition Bureau will designate an international jury to judge the letters it receives.

The following criteria will be used to judge the quality of the letters:

  • Structure as a letter;
  • Adherence to the theme;
  • Creativity; and
  • Use of language.

The judges will select the three best entries (i.e. first, second and third places) and will also award special

medals to 5 other compositions. As soon as the International Letter-Writing Competition Bureau receives the results from the jury,

it will notify the result on its website within a reasonable amount of time.

6. Prizes

The top winners in each category will receive a special trophy (gold for first prize, silver for second, and bronze for third) , as

well as a certificate to commemorate their win.

5 Appreciation Medals in each category

Every participant will get a Digital Certificate.

School Level Winners for School with 50+ Entries.

Trophy & Certificate for teacher sending Bulk Entry(50+ Entry)

Trophy & Certificate for School sending Bulk Entry(50+ Entry)

7. Communications

The International Letter-Writing Competition Bureau will undertake communication activities to ensure the widest possible publicity

for the prize-winners, their schools, and the letter-writing competition in general.

Participating schools are warmly encouraged to make every effort to promote the competition and their prize-winners in their territory.

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