Alliance for Shared Values - AFSV

🎨✨ Express Your Values Art Contest – Winner Announcement

We are proud to announce the 1st Place Winner of the Traditional Drawing/Painting A (12–16) category:

🏆 “Geleceği Hayal Et”
(Imagine the Future)
Hatice Esme (13)
Reykjavik, Iceland

“Hocaefendi would often speak about a dream of his. Even if not expressed in a single sentence, in essence it was this: a world in which the doors of places of worship belonging to different religions open into the same courtyard, and where representatives of those faiths sit in the same circle, striving to understand one another and able to engage in sincere dialogue—even discussion—for that purpose.”

We are proud to announce the 2nd Place Winner of the Traditional Drawing/Painting A (12–16) category:

🏆 “Empowerment of Women”
Zunaira Manha (16)
Hyderabad, India

“I chose my artwork of the topic 'empowerment of women'. I found the perspective of empowering women very interesting. The world taunts women for being weak emotionally and physically. The world always compares women to men and show that men are more stronger and more talented than women. But it is a wrong truth. Women can do anything without the help of men. They do not need anyone's support. But the world disagrees with this and continues blaming, torturing and taunting them. And the question rises, how can we stop this? We can stop this by giving women equal rights, opportunities, and the power to make decisions in social, economic, political, and personal life. It includes access to education, employment, healthcare, and legal protection, enabling women to become independent, confident, and active contributors to society. Empowering women promotes gender equality and leads to overall national development.”

We are proud to announce the 3rd Place Winner of the Traditional Drawing/Painting A (12–16) category:

🏆“Dedication for Society”
Achiraya Uttasatr (16)
Chiangmai, Thailand

“Through many years people have been divided by their appearance and differences in a society where hating on difference is common. Even when all of this is happening the group that was wronged and disrespected will always fight back for the right that is rightfully theirs. Though it took years to succeed they manage to make people united and make society a better place.”

We are proud to announce the Honorable Mention of the Traditional Drawing/Painting A (12–16) category:

🏆“Environmental Protection”
Md Arkan (15)
India

“This artwork is about protecting the environment. It shows the beauty of nature and why it is important to care for it. The artwork reminds us that human actions affect the Earth. It encourages people to save trees, reduce pollution, and protect animals. The message is to keep the planet clean and safe. It also shows hope for a better and greener future. The artwork teaches responsibility and love for nature. It inspires everyone to take small steps to protect the environment for future generations.”