Blog Action Day

Blog Action Day is Wednesday, October 15th, 2008. This is an annual day in which bloggers around the world are asked to devote to a world cause. The cause this year is world poverty.

This post features artwork featured in sponsored by the United Nations.

"AN ART COMPETITION FOR CHILDREN TO DESIGN
A UN STAMP ON THE THEME ‘WE CAN END POVERTY’ "

Over 12,000 children from all over the world participated in the Competition. Through their artwork, the children demonstrated enormous creativity, skills, thoughtfulness and concern for the poor. They show us that poverty is a multidimensional phenomenon and a variety of actions can lead to its eradication.

For each entry in your blog, write one paragraph describing your selection:

* Describe what it is
The International Children’s Art Competition was organized by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs in collaboration with the Department of Public Information and the United Nations Postal Administration to commemorate the INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ERADICATION OF POVERTY and the first UNITED NATIONS DECADE FOR THE ERADICATION OF POVERTY. The children were to design a United Nations stamp on the theme “WE CAN END POVERTY.”
* Describe its function- Draw attention to the plight by using artists and the view from a child's eyes.
* Describe where you saw it- The UN Website
* Discuss the style of the design & typography
Children's artwork from their perspective.
Trying to depict the theme of the Competition “We can end poverty” the majority of children tell us that the richer countries and individuals should help those in need. They depict solidarity, cooperation and fairness as key values indispensable for ending poverty. Many children point to the existence of inequality and divisions in the world and suggest greater sharing and unity. Many give emphasis to the importance of love and compassion.

* Discuss the quality of the artwork
The artwork displayed in this post are the six winning pieces. They are from all over the world.
Numerous entries depict the significance of education for poverty eradication. Children from developing countries often show the importance of small-scale farming for self-sufficiency. Many children think that employment, urbanization and the promotion of technology can help end poverty. A number of children, in particular children from countries in conflict, stress that the world needs peace and security to end poverty.
Because the artwork is intended to be used on a stamp honoring the UN, it is graphic design.
* Discuss what attracted you to the piece
It is so real.