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Contest for Peace in Sicily

Written by The Prem Rawat Foundation

Thursday, 21 April 2011 08:47

Under the high patronage of President Giorgio Napolitano, of the Italian Republic and with the leadership of Mayor Nicolò Cristaldi, the town of Mazara del Vallo is sponsoring a writing contest on the theme of “Peace: A Human Heritage and a Human Right.”

One of the stated aims of the competition is to “honor our fellow citizen Prem Rawat for his dual commitment as a witness for peace and promoter of humanitarian initiatives.” In 2009, Mr. Rawat was made an honorary citizen of Mazara del Vallo in a special ceremony at the town hall.

All students in high school or university under the age of twenty-seven who live in the Municipality of Mazara del Vallo may submit an essay proposing a humanitarian initiative that would help to make their town into a real “Territory of Peace.”

President Giorgio Napolitano will offer the President of the Republic’s Medal to the winner of the contest, a special honor in addition to the prizes for the top three contestants.

Following is an English translation of the contest page on the Mazara del Vallo website:

THE TOWN OF MAZARA DEL VALLO
MEDITERRANEAN PORT OF PEACE

TOGETHER WITH THE PREM RAWAT FOUNDATION (www.tprf.org)

Under the High Patronage of the President of the Italian Republic
(President Giorgio Napolitano has decided to award, as a prize, the President of the Republic’s Medal)

LAUNCHES
The 1st “THE PREM RAWAT FOUNDATION - PEACE PRIZE COMPETITION”

on the theme “Peace: a Human Heritage and a Human Right. Propose a Humanitarian Initiative which is able to begin to turn your town into a real Territory of Peace.”

Any student, either individually or in groups, not above the age of 27, who is resident in the Municipality of Mazara del Vallo and who is attending high school or university, may take part.

The deadline for presenting projects is the 2nd May 2011.

The following prizes will be awarded:

1st prize: a notebook computer worth €1,000;
2nd prize: a notebook computer worth €750;
3rd prize: book, CD, DVD certificate for the value of €250.

One of the aims of the competition is to spread a culture of peace and integration, promote human rights, support freedom and the dialogue between peoples and to honor our fellow citizen Prem Rawat for his dual commitment both as a witness for peace and as a promoter of humanitarian initiatives.

Taking part in the competition is free of charge. Instructions and entry forms are available on the Mazara del Vallo Town Council’s web site.

Under the patronage of:

The Italian Senate
The President of the Lower House of Representatives
The Ministry of Education, University and Research
The Ministry for Equal Opportunities
The Ministry of Justice

In cooperation with:

Associazione Percorsi

The Mayor
The Honorable Nicolò Cristaldi

22 Comments

Restrepo Adelfa makes this comment

Concurso por la Paz en Sicilia

Sunday, 11 December 2011

Admiro mucho la gente que ayuda a Prem Rawat a difundir su mensaje de paz, pues yo sé que Prem Rawat,si puede darte el metodo para sentir esa paz en tu interior.
Isabel makes this comment

Concurso por la Paz en Sicilia

Friday, 14 October 2011

Soy madre de un joven de 17 años y esta iniciativa me ha conmovido profundamente: me hace ver lo cercana que està la oportunidad de dar a conocer el mensaje de Prem Rawat y lo real que puede llegar a ser.
Maria Georgina makes this comment

Concurso por la Paz en Sicilia

Sunday, 09 October 2011

Me alegra tanto esta iniciativa y me emociona, felicito a las autoridades que la organizaron y la promueven, ojala otras autoridades los imiten, asi iremos colaborando con Prem Rawat a cumplir su objetivo de llevar el mensaje de paz a todos los sers humanos. BRAVO!!!!
Fred Arment makes this comment

City of Peace

Tuesday, 27 September 2011

Greetings, I'm Executive Director of International Cities of Peace. Please consider a city of peace inititive. For more information, here is the website, or you can contact me directly. Thank you. With respect for your work, Fred Arment http://www.internationalcitiesofpeace.org
Suroka makes this comment

Contest for Peace in Sicily

Friday, 27 May 2011

I am so honored and thrilled to be associated with Prem Rawat, as he takes his brilliant and accessible message of peace around the world. This is such a beautiful idea and I agree with others, wouldn't it be wonderful to have this contest in many more places?
Tziporah makes this comment

Contest for Peace in Sicily

Thursday, 05 May 2011

WOW! What a great idea! I wonder how we could start a similar contest in the US in the Chicago area--HM! Thanks for the article-it spurs "like efforts" elsewhere. Tzippi W.
mauricio makes this comment

Contest for Peace in Sicily

Tuesday, 03 May 2011

So inspiring... to care about peace and make the young people take part in it.
Boutonnet makes this comment

Contest for Peace in Sicily

Monday, 02 May 2011

Very Beautiful to read this about these initiatives. Every step done towards understanding and realizing Peace is very good and participate very naturally to bringing peace in fhis world. Young people are the best ambassadors for the future of our planet earth Thanks to every one, sincerely
nikki makes this comment

Contest for Peace in Sicily

Sunday, 01 May 2011

this is So cool! hope everyone who takes part, has a lot of fun! best of luck to all! Enjoy this amazing opportunity! :)
Phil Lewis makes this comment

Contest for Peace in Sicily

Sunday, 01 May 2011

What an inspiring place and it is so heartening that the towns leaders (and others in the Italian government)have picked up the baton of peace and are running with it. I hope other towns and places will take note and be inspired to positive action by this laudable initiative.