On the occasion of World Earth Day 2021, an online competition named “Creativity Challenge”, jointly organised by Little Citizens for Climate, Youthnet, Madok Shuny Bangladesh & Youth Forum for Social Justice, aimed to encourage & promote youth activities on environmental protection.
More than 25 youth & adolescents from 5 districts of the country registered for this online completion with submitting a short video on their activities of making different handmade project using disposal & unused thing in their home. Winners of the competition has been announced recently, after a fierce competitive challenge. Top 6 will receive Books & Prizes, along with certificates.
Md. Zobaer Rahman from Charfassion upzilla of Bhola District, was the 1st winner of the contest. “I have have shown how can we make a handmade corona safety face shields for our personal use using discarded plastic bottle. It is more useful than surgical mask to prevent corona. If we want, we can make it easily at home,” he said.
Mst. Farzana from the same upzilla of Bhola, selected as 2nd winner of the competition. She said, “The pressures of this competition were immense, but the overall experience was inspiring. I want to thank my sister who was very supportive.” “Though internet problem is a major problem in my locality but I always try to be connected with those creative programme.”
“During this time of lockdown, I am staying at home long time. In this period, I have participated in several competition. When I saw the Creativity Challenge competition on social media, I am interested to took part in it too,” shared Sahat Bin Sajjad from Charfassion T. Barret Model Secondary School, who won as 3rd winner.
Saria Tasnin Aboni, student of Viqarunnisa Noon School and College in Dhaka selected as 4th winner in the contest. She said, “I would like to thank Little Citizens for Climate for giving me the opportunity to participate in such an innovative competition for the first time.”
“Climate Change is now a serious crisis that we all know but are not aware. We have to change our daily life. We can do many little thing for the earth. By participating in this programme i have learn more about environment & climate change,” said Mst. Ripa, 5th winner of the competition. “I think, we have to have an important role in protecting the environment thorough our small work.”
Md Forman Ali, from Tangail District, selected as 6th winner of the competition said, “The competition was very well-designed, and the variety of ideas truly tested our creativity. I want to thank my friends who have supported me to participate in it.”
