📢 ANNOUNCEMENT

Dear Youth,

In accordance with the priorities set by the Head of State during the meeting with young people on February 24, Youth Day is held every Thursday in state bodies and organizations.

Within the framework of this initiative, held under the motto “The 35th Anniversary of Independence through the Eyes of the Youth of New Uzbekistan,” the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency announces the “My Volunteer Story” competition.

The competition aims to promote volunteerism, foster civic engagement among young people, and support initiatives that contribute to positive changes in society.

🔹 Competition Terms

Young people and volunteers aged 18 to 29 are invited to participate.

Participants are encouraged to share their stories about:

  • their personal experience in volunteer activities;
  • social projects and initiatives they have implemented;
  • their contribution to positive changes in society;
  • the knowledge, skills, and values they have gained through volunteering.

Entries may be submitted in text or video format.

📅 Submissions will be accepted until 6:00 PM on June 27, 2026. Entries should be uploaded via the following link:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MXVif7OQwnjyRKwVIuKO24bRZV3IThnE?usp=drive_link

Entries submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

🔹 Evaluation Criteria

The competition committee will evaluate submissions based on the following criteria:

  • relevance to the competition theme;
  • depth and quality of content;
  • originality and creativity of the author’s approach;
  • social significance of the story;
  • logical structure and coherence;
  • literacy and quality of language.

🏆 Awards

Three winners will be selected at the end of the competition. They will receive commemorative gifts – books on business, leadership, and personal development – as well as diplomas from the Agency.

The winners will be determined by the competition committee based on the established evaluation criteria.

If volunteering has become an important part of your life and you have a story worth sharing, tell it. Perhaps your story will inspire others to take their first step toward doing good.