GYAN, in collaboration with the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS), received inspiring essays from 20 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean! Contestants, between the ages of 15-24, responded to the theme, "Confronting Inequity," with essays that described their efforts to challenge racial and gender inequalities, conserve the environment, and promote education for positive change. Contestants shared stories about their community interventions which ranged from grassroots student groups to national level advocacy, from business ventures to educational nonprofits and more!
A panel of six judges from GYAN, CLACS, the College of Education, and the Department of Romance and Classical Studies determined the contest winners, who received the following prizes:
Congratulations to our winners and thank you to all contest participants!
Read more in CLACS' director, Dr. Laurie Medina's introductory and congratulatory remarks
In addition to our winners, the following contestants received an honorable mention from our judges:
Read the essays below, selected for our Volume II Global Voices – Latin America and the Caribbean publication!
Chapter Introduction: Kiana González Cedeño
Chapter Introduction: Vanessa Garcia Polanco
Chapter Introduction: Marisol Masso
Chapter Introduction: Nerli Paredes Ruvalcaba