Championing Maternal and Child Health: GIAR Academic Foundation’s National Poster Competition Success
The GIAR Academic Foundation is proud to announce the monumental success of its National Level Poster Making Competition, held in profound observance of World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) 2023. This initiative underscored our commitment to public health advocacy, leveraging the power of art to promote and protect breastfeeding practices across India.
Unprecedented National Engagement and Outreach 🇮🇳
The competition drew an unprecedented response from the academic community nationwide. GAF received more than 200 high-quality entries from students representing 47 diverse colleges across the country. This remarkable participation highlights the growing awareness and willingness among future professionals to engage with crucial health topics like maternal and child nutrition.
By encouraging students to visualize the theme and benefits of WBW, the competition fostered a deeper educational impact, turning participants into proactive advocates for the “first vaccine” of a child’s life. This overwhelming response solidifies the competition’s status as a significant national platform for health-focused student expression.
Celebrating Excellence: Competition Results and Awards 🏆
Following a rigorous evaluation process of the creative and impactful submissions, the winners were officially announced on August 8th, 2023. The winning posters were selected based on artistic merit, clarity of message, and effective communication of the scientific and social benefits of breastfeeding.
The GIAR Academic Foundation was honored to award substantial cash prizes to the top three contenders, recognizing their outstanding contributions to health communication:
- 1st Rank: ₹ 5,100
- 2nd Rank: ₹ 3,100
- 3rd Rank: ₹ 2,100
This monetary recognition aims to motivate and empower students who utilize their talents to champion vital public health causes.
Acknowledgement of the Organizing Committee’s Dedication 🙏
The successful execution of this national event was made possible through the dedicated efforts of the Organizing Committee. The GIAR Academic Foundation extends its sincere appreciation to the following members for their meticulous planning, coordination, and unwavering commitment:
- Dr. Aditi Agarwal
- Mr. Sandeep Sharma
- Ms. Rashmi A
- Ms. Sonia Mehta
- Ms. Tabasum Gul
- Mr. Subroto Bhattacharya
Their collective efforts ensured the integrity and smooth operation of the competition from its inception to the final award announcement.
Driving Health Education and Advocacy Forward 📣
The National Poster Making Competition is more than just an event; it is an integral part of the GIAR Academic Foundation’s mission to stimulate scholarly dialogue and advocacy in health sciences. The creativity demonstrated by the participants will serve as a valuable resource in local and national campaigns, underscoring the necessity of supportive public and institutional environments for breastfeeding mothers.
We invite all stakeholders, educational institutions, and healthcare professionals to view the winning entries (to be featured soon) and continue to collaborate with GIAR Academic Foundation‘s in future initiatives dedicated to advancing public health knowledge.
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