the lions clubs international peace poster contest 29 june 2014
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- Lion Ruth van RensburgPeace Poster Organiser
Thanks• Director of the National Art Gallery in Bulawayo, Vote Thebe and staff• Director of the Natural History Museum, Moira Fitzpatrick and staff
School Heads, Teachers and pupils
All who help and support this project
The ContestPeace Poster Contest created 1988, in AmericaGives young people, 11 to 13, opportunity to self
express creatively, feelings on World Peace Understanding of the World Opportunity for Lions world wide to interact with
young people in their communities 400,000 children from over 100 countries “Peace, Love and Understanding."
First Peace Poster Winner : 1988-89
Mustapha El Tawokji
13 years oldLebanon
Sponsored byBeirut Lions Club
" Peace Will Help Us Grow"
2012-2013
Jenny Park
2012-13
" Imagine Peace"
13 years old
California, USA
Sponsored by
Northridge Lions Club
2011-12 " Children Know Peace"
2011-2012Trisha Co Reyes
13 years old
Philippines
Sponsored by
Manila Centennial Lions Club
Bulawayo Contest2010/2011 Lionistic year ,first contest organised by meFirst workshop July 201030 government school childrenWeekend art workshops Clifford Zulu, Art Gallery Education Officer, Art facilitatorFirst contest judged October 2010 Jeanette Johnson,
Khumbulani Mpofu, Ann VisserPeace Poster Contest expanded over the years
The Pupils WorkshopsWorkshop in 2010 consisted of two weekends in JulyTwo participants (11 year olds) -2010, won in 2012 (13
year olds) standard so improved2011, Private schools & King George VI SchoolMasiyephambili Junior School won the contest2014 Programme –workshops JuneAll provided – finances!Funded and un-Funded Schools
SPONSORS.....some since 2009 Alliance Française de Bulawayo Arenel Sweets and Biscuits Belmont Meat Supplies Directory Publishers (Pvt) Ltd. Eridene Heads and Hooves Butchery Jasbro Foods (Pvt) Ltd. L.N.A. Stationary Supplies Nationwide Wholesalers Paddy’s Fruit and Vegetable
• Paroan Vista
• Specialised Business Machines• Springgate Stationary Supplies
• The Art Grove Coffee Shop in the
Gallery • The Ware House
Venues: The National Art Gallery in
Bulawayo The Natural History Museum
Local JudgingPanel from the art, business, youth, education and media communities
THE EXHIBITION
-Annually in October
-All entries
-Guest of Honour
- Prizes
2013-2014 Local Winner
•Several judging levels: local, district, multiple district and international•Two categories Local judging•International - one grand prize winner and 23 merit award winners
First Place Private Schools
Contest
2nd & 3rd Placed
ANNUAL PROGRAMME
Teachers Workshop in May (since 2013)2014 three pupils workshops , in June 2014 Programme sent to schools in January, also
appeared in Schools Extra MagazineNeed a copy or any other information email [email protected]
Annual Teachers
Workshop-art teachers -Brian Kumira & fellow Lions-Tour museum
International WinnerTongbram Mahesh Singh, a 12-year-old boy from Manipur, India
“Like me, other children also want to play with
their friends. We can play when we are free from violence and war,” said
Singh.“Peace is [the] most loving word to me,” said Singh. “Where there is peace,
there is harmony. Where there is harmony, people
will be happy.”
Merit Winner 2013-14 2013-14 Merit Award Winner Álison Dirley Jaimes Romero 12 years old Sponsored by Ibague Monarca Lions Club
-COLOMBIA
" With good relationships and harmony, without discrimination of race and with mutual respect for our differences, we will achieve peace."
We do this to.....Encourage the children to enjoy their art
Winning ACHIEVES community spiritLions Clubs International world’s largest service club
organization – promote.Peace Poster Contest fosters a spirit of peace,
international understanding in young people in our Community.
In July – Maphisa /Matobo District in conjunction with Christian Youth Volunteers Trust.
" Peace cannot be achieved by only one or two people. It takes all the countries in the world to maintain
peace.“ Jingxuan Guo 12 Years old
Sponsored by Zhejiang Chun Feng Lions Club-CHINA