“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
In a world where 62 million children are trapped in child labor across the Asia Pacific Region – representing 7% of all children – action is not just necessary, it’s urgent. Twenty-eight million of these children work in hazardous conditions, primarily in agriculture, mining, brick-making, and domestic work.
Our Response: “Change 2018”
Recognizing this critical situation, Ek Artha Foundation, in collaboration with Success Vidhi and the Uniglobe Center for Social Programs, organized an impactful inter-college video competition focused on raising awareness about child labor and promoting basic education for students.
Empowering Young Minds as Agents of Change
Our “Change 2018” competition was designed to:
🎬 Provide a Creative Platform
Students could express their perspectives on ending child labor through video storytelling
🧠 Foster Critical Skills
Participants developed critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving abilities
💡 Encourage Innovation
Students were challenged to analyze, create, and design plans for social change
🤝 Build Networks
Bringing together students from various institutions and backgrounds
The Competition Structure
We organized panels for both:
- Undergraduate students – Fresh perspectives from emerging adults
- Graduate students – More mature insights from advanced learners
This structure allowed us to capture a wide range of viewpoints and solutions from different educational levels and life experiences.
Skills Development Through Social Engagement
The competition improved students’ abilities in:
- Analytical Thinking: Understanding complex social issues and their root causes
- Creative Expression: Translating serious topics into compelling visual narratives
- Strategic Planning: Designing actionable plans that can change minds and inspire action
- Social Values: Deepening understanding of human rights and social justice
Building Unity Through Shared Purpose
The event promoted:
- Unity among diverse participants from different backgrounds
- Collaboration on solutions to pressing social issues
- Exchange of ideas across institutional boundaries
- Relationship building that extends beyond the competition
- Network expansion for future social change initiatives
- Teamwork toward societal betterment
Creating Lasting Impact
We believe our work provided participants with experiences that serve as deciding factors in transforming thoughts into actual actions. The competition acted as an initiative to:
- Establish perfect benchmarks for social awareness campaigns
- Develop sustainable models for youth engagement
- Create platforms for celebrating togetherness and building friendly relationships
- Enable collaboration between competent individuals for society’s betterment
The Ripple Effect
Participants left equipped with:
- Enhanced understanding of child labor issues
- Skills to create compelling awareness content
- Networks of like-minded change-makers
- Confidence to advocate for children’s rights
- Practical experience in social activism
Through “Change 2018,” we didn’t just raise awareness about child labor – we empowered a generation of young leaders to become voices for change and champions of children’s rights.