We want as many young people to enter the J-8 competiton as possible, so we have extended the deadline for this once in a lifetime opportunity!
Schools and youth groups across the nation are encouraged to recruit teams of four young people, aged 13 to 17, to draw from their knowledge, understanding and perspectives on a range of global issues and compete through this essay contest for the opportunity to represent the U.S. at the J8 summit scheduled to take place in Hokkaido, Japan in July. Along with the 500 word essay, teams must also submit a written declaration or a multi-media project.
The winning U.S. team will join youth delegations from the other G8 member countries: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Russian Federation and the United Kingdom. Then, a representative from each country will meet with the presidents and leaders of those countries to share their ideas!
For more information on criteria and rules of competition and to download a contest application please go to: www.unicefusa.org/youthaction.
