Deadline: 25 May 2013
Open to: youths age 18 to 30 who are citizens of one of the 43 countries of the Euro-Mediterranean area
Prize: publication of the winners’ work and they will engage in the awards ceremony on Monday 16th September 2013 in Barcelona.
Description
In its 2013 call, the contest “A Sea of Words” is being held for the sixth time with the objective of contributing to the promotion of dialogue between peoples and the exchange of knowledge and experiences between different local and international traditions. Within the framework of the European Year of Citizens, the contest addresses the vision and expectations of youths in relation to the issue of building citizenship in the countries of the Euro-Mediterranean area.
The contest focuses on the production of short stories whose content is linked to the creation or consolidation of dynamics aimed at fostering voluntary work, a key element of active citizenship that helps to promote intergenerational solidarity, the evolution of values and societies, and the expression of the different sensibilities and realities of youths in the region.
The competition is aimed at producing stories or short stories focusing on solidarity and citizenship issues with the purpose of showing different sensibilities and realities lived at the Euro-Mediterranian region from the citizens’ point of view.
The stories cannot exceed the maximum length of 2,500 words and can be written in any of the official languages of the participating countries. They must be original and wholly unpublished works. The short stories must address issues related to intercultural dialogue, mainly of a political, socio-cultural, economic and environmental nature.
Prizes
The winners of the best 15 stories will be awarded with the publication of their work and will engage in the awards ceremony on Monday 16th September 2013 in Barcelona.
In the days following the awards ceremony, in Barcelona and in another Spanish city chosen for its intercultural character, the 15 winning youths, along with the members of the jury, will participate in a forum of debate on the issues covered and their literary quality, which will be complemented with other cultural activities.
Eligibility
The contest is aimed at youths from 18 to 30, citizens of one of the 43 countries of the Euro-Mediterranean area.
Application
All stories must be sent by midnight on 25 May 2013 to the following e-mail address: concurso@iemed.org. The authors must include their personal details within the stories submitted (complete name, nationality, address, date of birth, telephone number and e-mail).
Participation in the contest implies surrendering to the IEMed and the Anna Lindh Foundation the copyright of the work entered into the contest. The Anna Lindh Foundation and the IEMed reserve the right to publish and use the works received for future activities.
For questions, contact the organizers at concurso@iemed.org. For more information, see the official website HERE.
