ARC Summer 2010 Essay Contest: Food Security in Rural Africa

Africa Rural Connect, a program of the National Peace Corps Association, in conjunction with World Policy Journal, recently launched an essay contest. Africa Rural Connect wants to hear your insights on how to approach the larger issue of food security in rural Africa. The contest runs from June 1, 2010 to July 31, 2010.

The winning essay will be published in the Fall 2010 issue of World Policy Journal, one of the top foreign policy publications in the U.S. Anyone who is interested is encouraged to sign up for Africa Rural Connect and enter the contest following the submission criteria below:

Submit an 800 to 1,200 word essay in English that follows Associated Press style and describes a unique initiative that African governments, private organizations, or others in the international community can implement to improve food security in the rural regions of Africa.

Send all submissions as a Word document attachment by email to essaycontest@peacecorpsconnect.org by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on July 31, 2010.

To learn about the Contest Rules and Criteria go to www.AfricaRuralConnect.org/essay-contest