Join the Children’s Drawing Competition “My Ocean of Understanding and Kindness”

The Ukrainian Academy of Mediation announces the children’s drawing competition “My Ocean of Understanding and Kindness” and invites children up to the age of 12 to take part in this creative initiative.

How do children imagine a world filled with kindness, friendship, and mutual understanding? What does caring for others and for the world around us look like? The competition offers young participants an opportunity to express these ideas through art and share their unique perspectives.

Participation Requirements

Children’s drawings created in any technique are welcome, including:

• paints;
• colored pencils;
• markers;
• digital artwork.

Awards and Additional Opportunities

Competition participants will have the opportunity to receive:

• certificates of participation;
• commemorative prizes from the Ukrainian Academy of Mediation.

Participants may also join the “Audience Choice Award” category by publishing a post featuring the child’s artwork on Facebook and/or Instagram.

Important Dates

Submission deadline: May 17, 2026

Winners announcement: June 8, 2026, on World Oceans Day, during the X International Forum “Mediation and Law”.

How to Submit an Entry

Competition details and the application form are available at:

https://mediation.ua/dytyachyi-konkurs-malyunku-2026

The competition is organized by the Ukrainian Academy of Mediation within the framework of the Project “CONSENT: Enhancing the Role of Alternative Dispute Resolution in Ukraine with a Focus on Mediation”, implemented with the financial support of the European Union.