In recognition of children’s capacity to take active part in the advocacy of disaster-related issues, the Citizens’ Disaster Response Center Foundation, Inc. (CDRC) is staging its 26th annuan poster-making contest “APOY, BAGYO, KALAMIDAD: DIBUHONG PAMBATA” or ABKD 2021. Since 1996, ABKD has served as a venue for children to show their creativity and artistic talent, as well as express their views and concerns on disaster-related issues.
CONTEST MECHANICS
1. Think of ways you can help your community reduce the risks of disasters. Express your ideas in a poster.
2. Choose only ONE theme per artwork in your category.
Category A
(7-9 years old) Category B
(10-12 years old)
Floods/Typhoons Drought
Volcanic Eruption/Lahar Fishkill/Red Tide
Earthquake Infestation
Fire Epidemic
Landslide War/Armed Conflict
Environmental Destruction due to mining, illegal logging, etc. Climate Change
POSTER DETAILS
1. Use any medium. Design should be drawn on a ¼ (20”x15”) illustration board.
2. Indicate category and disaster type.
3. Put titles and captions.
4. Contest entries should be covered in plastic upon submission.
SUBMIT ENTRY WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
Name Name of School Address Title of Work
Age Grade Level Contact Number
SEND TO:
Citizens’ Disaster Response Center Foundation, Inc.
72-A Times St., West Triangle Homes, Quezon City
Mobile No. 0968-723-6190
WINNERS
Two (2) major prize winners and four winners from each category will be selected.
Winner will be informed through phone or letter, and will be awarded in an online event (date to be announced).
Major prize winners will get P5,000 each. Other winners will receive P1,000 each.
Prizes not claimed within six (6) months will be forfeited.
Winning posters shall become CDRC property and will be featured in the 2022 CDRC Calendar and other promotional materials.
Non-winning entries can be reclaimed at the CDRC office. Entries not claimed within 60 days after the announcement of winners shall be considered donations to CDRC.
CONTEST LIMITS
Each participant can submit a maximum of two (2) entries.
Two-time winners of previous ABKD competitions can no longer join.
Posters that have won or have been submitted to other contests will not be accepted.
DEADLINE OF SUBMISSION: NOVEMBER 5, 2021