#TouchingLives School Talent International Contest

The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) and the Global Public-Private Partnership for Handwashing (PPPHW) invites participants to register for the "#TouchingLives School Talent International Contest".  The contest intends to recognise all contestants who use their artistic talents to promote proper hand washing.

Students under 25 years of age, working individually or in groups, from all the countries in the Americas are encouraged to register and send a copy of their songs, videos, illustrations, written compositions, or any other expression of art promoting hand washing.

Winners will be acknowledged based on these three categories:

• Creativity;
• Impact and persuasive message of hand washing; and
• Popularity - measured by the rating average given by individuals visiting the contest website.

Each artistic piece must include a message related to hand washing.

Winners will receive:

• An accredited certificate signed by the Director of PAHO/WHO, which will be officially awarded through the PAHO/WHO office in the corresponding country.
• The schools which the winning students attend will receive an accredited plate, signed by the Director of PAHO/WHO.
• The winning entries will be disseminated by PAHO through their website and social networks.