Entries invited for art competitions

Youth organisation, Focus International Qatar is organising various art competitions, as part of its Mental Health Campaign in collaboration with the Indian Community Benevolent Forum. The theme is Don't Lose Hope. The competitions are in essay, short story, poetry, and photography competitions.

Essays in Malayalam or English languages, should not exceed ten pages. Stories and poems can be written in both languages. For the photography competition, only recent, unedited pictures from Qatar are allowed. Only one entry per person will be accepted. Entries must be sent to pr@focusqatar.com by March 25. More information is available from 74718707, 30256335, 30702347 or focus QATAR's Facebook page. The prizes will be awarded on April 1 at the campaign closing ceremony. Many people had participated in a short film competition held as part of the campaign.