As part of the 2024 Mahatma Gandhi Birthday Celebration facilitated by AHINSA with programming support from the Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion at Carnegie Mellon University, we invite entries for the 8th Annual Creative Expressions Contest from elementary (grades 3 - 5), middle (grades 6 - 8), and high (grades 9 - 12) school students. This year’s theme for reflection is:

Crafting Harmony in the Contemporary World

Deadline for submissions is September 11, 2024. The award prizes for each school level category are: First Prize - $750, Second Prize - $500, Third Prize - $250.  Gandhi Day will be celebrated on Sunday, October 6th 2024 at 2 pm in Rangos Ballroom of Jared L. Cohon University Center at Carnegie Mellon University featuring Creative Expressions winners and participants.

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Mahatma Gandhi - "In the pursuit of community harmony, let us remember that the foundation lies in the collective spirit of understanding and tolerance. We must strive for unity, embracing the diversity that enriches our shared existence. Nonviolence is the cornerstone; through it, we can craft a community where each individual contributes to the well-being of the whole. The path to harmony demands empathy, self-discipline, and a commitment to dialogue. In this collective endeavor, we build not just a community but a sanctuary of peace, echoing the principles that sustain humanity."

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Marti Luther King Jr. - “In the quest for community harmony, let us heed the call for justice, equality, and brotherhood. Driven by a dream of unity, we must confront the forces that divide us. Through love, understanding, and nonviolent resistance, we can forge a community where the content of character prevails over the color of skin. Together, we build bridges of empathy and compassion, dismantling the barriers that stand in the way of a harmonious society. In the tapestry of humanity, let our shared values weave a story of togetherness, where every individual contributes to the symphony of peace and justice.”