The GiveIndia Bay Area chapter, a group of enthusiastic GiveIndians living in the Bay area of California, have organised an essay writing contest for children. The aim of the contest is
• To open an avenue for our kids to express the values of compassion, empathy, love
• To enable our kids to think and express their thoughts on giving and helping
• To nurture a ‘Culture of Giving & Helping’
While the contest organisers are in the US, the contest is open to children everywhere, so parents please inspire and encourage your kids to participate.
Winners will be awarded a GIVE card worth a certain dollar amount that they can use to support any children’s charity of their choice on GiveIndia website. There are lots of projects to choose from.
The deadline for entries is October 31,2008. you can send your entries or queries by email to sfbayarea@giveindia.org. When sending entries please be sure to include your child's name, age and grade in school.
Topics for Group I for ages 6 & 7 (less than 150 words)
How do you help your family, friends and others and why do you help?
Write about a time when you helped someone and how it made you feel.
Topics for Group II for ages 8, 9 & 10 (less than 300 words)
What can kids do to help other kids who are less fortunate?
Why do you help others and how does it make you feel?
Topic for Group III for ages 11 & 12 (less than 400 words)
Mother Teresa said “We cannot do great things, but we can do small
things with great love.”
What does this quote mean to you, and what should one’s attitude be in helping?
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