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22/05/2020
UPU Director General mesage
" Almost one million children from 41 countries took part in this year’s competition, the theme of which was “Write a letter about your favourite hero”. As UPU Director General, I am always delighted to see so many young people inspired by the art of letter-writing and expressing themselves with such creativity and emotion.
This year’s winner is Richemelle Francilia Somissou Koukoui, a 14-year-old girl from Benin, whose letter received the gold medal from the international jury. The silver medal was awarded to 11-year-old Alana Sacarello from Gibraltar and the bronze award was awarded to 14-year-old Leyla Dadashova from Azerbaijan."
Millions of young people all over the world, up to age 15, have participated in the annual International Letter-Writing Competition for Young People at the national and international levels since its launch in 1971.
The competition is an excellent way of encouraging literacy in children and young people. It develops their skills in composition and the ability to express their thoughts clearly. The contest also makes them aware of the important role postal services play in our world.
Each year, the UPU International Bureau announces a theme. Participating countries then organize the competition at the national level with support from its Post and often with the support of education authorities. All entries must be submitted through the national Post. Each country chooses a national winner and submits this entry to the international round, held by the UPU. An international jury, chosen by the UPU International Bureau, judges the letters and selects the winners and entries worthy of a special mention.
