October 21, 2020

NSI Winner Donates to Local Teachers and Students

October 21, 2020/ Will Dalziel

A 15-year-old student of Olabisi Onabanjo University International School, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Mariam Ayolola Kaka, who emerged the overall winner of a global art competition has given a scholarship and bursary awards to needy students in the state. Kaka who is the daughter of a former Deputy Governor of the state, Senator Adegbenga Kaka, had outshone over 4,000 participants in the international art competition entitled “Fight for Freedom” organised by a charity group, Never Such Innocence,” with her artwork entry: “Nostalgic Salutation to Fallen Heroes.” Read more here…

Never Such Innocence

Never Such Innocence is a registered charity (number 1156148) in England and Wales and is a unique project fitting into the wider series of 2014-2018 centenary activities. Our aim is to ensure young people nationally are inspired, informed and included in the centenary activities.

The charity takes its name from Philip Larkin’s famous poem MCMXIV, which reflects on the changes caused by the First World War. The driving force behind Never Such Innocence is Lady Lucy French, great-granddaughter of Field Marshal Sir John French who commanded the British Expeditionary Forces from 1914-15.

The launch of Never Such Innocence was kindly hosted at Australia House in May 2014 with a gala dinner and theatrical performance, blending poetry, prose and music from the Great War, compiled by Dr Martin Stephen. Since our inception we have been dedicated to engaging the nation’s children in the First World War centenary through learning, poetry, art and music.

T: 0207 836 2603
11 Slingsby Place, London,
WC2E 9AB

Never Such Innocence.
Registered Charity Number 1156148 Company Number 8680319

This week, we’re highlighting the devastating impact war has on education through our conflict mini-series. Each artist’s powerful work showcases the toll war takes on students and educators alike. We hope these impactful pieces spark your creativity and encourage you to enter our Poetry, Art, Speech, and Songwriting Competition: ‘How Does War Affect People’s Lives?’ Entries must be submitted by Friday, May 24th. Follow the link in bio.

We are looking for passionate young people between 9-18 to answer our question, ‘How does war affect people’s lives?’ #voices #competition #speech #youngvoices #studentvoice Closing date Friday 24th May 2024 Artist credit: Playground by Gyeonsung (16-18, South Korea)

Calling all musicians aged 9-18! It’s time to drop the beat and enter our songwriting competition today. Entries must be made by Friday 24th May 2024. #musiccompetition #youngvoices #song #music #internationalmusiccompetition #voicesforchange Artist Credit: Finding Peace in the Time of Despair By Timothy (16-18, South Korea)

Last chance to get those poems and pieces of artwork entered into our #MonthoftheMilitaryChild competition! Visit our website to enter! #MotMC

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