Inter-school painting contest winners get UN awards
Saturday December 18, 2010 06:53:36 PM,
IANS
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New Delhi: Winners of
an inter-school painting competition, which aimed at promoting
awareness of hunger and malnutrition issues among the youth, were
awarded by the UN in the capital Saturday.
Hosted by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), hundreds
of students from 18 schools in the National Capital Region --
comprising Delhi and its suburban towns in adjoining Uttar Pradesh
and Haryana -- participated in the event.
"It is very encouraging to see the concern and compassion the
younger generation has for people who never have enough to eat.
Through their paintings, the students have not only reflected the
difficulties that the poor in the world face, but have also
explored solutions," said Yeshiwork Aberu, WFP head of operations
unit in India.
The painting competition attracted entries from around 1,700
students ranging from classes five to twelve who were divided into
four groups of two classes each.
"What we need is firm commitment and persistent efforts. I am sure
the participation of these students in this endeavour will pave
way for a greater civil society movement against poverty and
hunger," Aberu added.
The awards were given away by Minister of State for Agriculture,
Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution K.V.Thomas.
"Each category of paintings was judged by an independent expert in
a particular field of art, from photography to sculpture to
graphic design. Winners received prizes ranging from digital
cameras to DVD players," a WFP official said.
Around 180 consolation prizes were also awarded and all the
participants were given a T-shirt and a certificate. The prizes
were sponsored by the Britannia Nutrition Foundation, the official
added.
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