The campaign is open to participants from four regions within the Indian Ocean: Eastern IO, Northwest IO, IO SIDs, and Western IO. Each region includes specific countries, and schools from these regions are encouraged to participate. This regional division ensures a diverse range of submissions and allows for a fair evaluation process tailored to the specific needs and contexts of each area.

Participants should note that each school can submit up to two entries. The submissions must be the result of collaborative work by students, and each team should include at least three students and one teacher. To promote gender equality, teams should have both male and female students.

Regions:

1. Eastern IO: Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
2. Northwest IO: India, Pakistan, Iran, Oman, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.
3. IO SIDs: Comoros, Maldives, Mauritius, Singapore, Seychelles, Timor-Leste, and France La Réunion.
4. Western IO: Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, Somalia, South Africa, and Madagascar.

Participation Criteria

Participation in the campaign is structured to encourage teamwork and inclusivity. Each school is allowed to submit a maximum of two entries, ensuring that a wide range of ideas and projects can be represented. The campaign must be a collaborative effort, with teams consisting of at least three students and one guiding teacher. One of the students should be a registered Tsunami United student, nominated by the school.

To ensure gender balance and inclusivity, each team should include both male and female students. This structure not only fosters teamwork and collaboration but also promotes gender equality and ensures diverse perspectives in the projects.

Participants should meet the following criteria:

• The school is registered as a participant of the TSUNAMI UNITED Initiative
• Each school can submit up to two entries.
• The campaign must be the result of collaborative work by students (teamwork).
• Each team should consist of at least three students, with one being a registered Tsunami United student nominated by the school.
• Each team can be guided by one teacher.
• To promote gender equality, a group should have at least one female or male student, except for All boys or girls’ schools. All boys and Girls schools can invite another gender member from another school with the approval from the parents or teacher.

Campaign Formats and Submission

Participants are encouraged to express their creativity through various formats such as music, performing arts, poems, documentary videos, posters, social media infographics, products, photography, and paintings. The flexibility in submission formats allows students to choose the medium they are most comfortable with and excel in.

Submission formats vary depending on the type of entry. For example, music can be submitted in audio or video format, while performing arts and documentary videos should be submitted in video format. Posters, paintings, photography, and social media infographics should be submitted in PDF format. High-quality submissions are expected to meet specific technical requirements to ensure clarity and effectiveness.

Campaign Formats:

• Music
• Performing Arts
• Poems
• Documentary Videos
• Posters
• Social Media Infographics
• Products
• Photography
• Painting
• Other creative formats

Submission Formats:

• Music: Audio or video recording format.
• Performing Art, Documentary Video, Animated Video: Video format (720p, 1280 x 720 with at least 30 FPS).
• Poster, Painting, Photography, Social Media Infographic: PDF format (Printing Quality – 150dpi, size A0 paper).
• Product Items: Several photos or images from different angles (high resolution of a minimum size of 150 dpi or 600 pixels and a maximum size of 1200 x 1000 pixels).

Language Requirements

Campaign materials can be submitted in local, national, or English language. However, it is essential to provide translations in English for non-English submissions. This ensures that the jury can accurately understand and evaluate the content. For music, if the lyrics are in a local or national language, a translation should be submitted. Similarly, performing arts and product submissions should include a concept or story explanation in English.

This approach ensures inclusivity while maintaining the integrity and comprehensibility of the submissions. It allows participants to express their ideas in their preferred language while providing a clear understanding for the evaluators.

Language Requirements:

• Campaign materials can be in local, national, or English language.
• For non-English submissions, provide translations in English as follows:
  • Music: Translation of lyrics in MS Word or PDF.
  • Performing Art and Products: Concept, story, meaning, and/or message in MS Word or PDF.
  • Documentary or Animation Video: Subtitles or script translation in MS Word or PDF.
  • Poetry, Poems, Posters, Paintings, Photography, Illustration, Social Media Infographics: English version or translation of text, if possible.

Campaign Submission Process

To participate in the campaign, schools must first register their interest. The registration link will be open from July 1, 2024, to September 17, 2024. Submissions must include a completed registration and a consent form. The consent form acknowledges that the school and/or students retain ownership of the submitted campaign and allows the organizers to use the campaign for promotional, educational, and informational purposes.

Campaigns should be submitted through the designated link, ensuring all required information is provided. Incomplete submissions or those without a consent form will not be considered. Participants are encouraged to read the guidelines carefully and ensure their submissions meet all specified criteria.

Campaign Submission Steps:

1. Register your interest through this link: Registration Link. The registration link will be open from July 1, 2024, to September 17, 2024.
2. Submissions without complete registration information will not be considered.
3. Include a consent form with your submission. Download the consent form here: Consent Form Link.
4. Submit the campaign through this link: Submission Link.

Letter of Consent

The Letter of Consent is a crucial document that participants must include with their submissions. This form acknowledges that the school and/or students retain ownership of their submitted campaign. It also grants the organizers permission to use the campaign for non-commercial purposes, such as promotional, educational, and informational activities.

The consent form ensures that all parties understand and agree on the usage rights of the campaign materials. This includes showcasing the work at events like the 20th Commemoration of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami and other related activities.

Letter of Consent Details:

• Acknowledges the school and/or students retain ownership of the submitted campaign.
• Allows the organizer to use the campaign for promotional, educational, and informational purposes, not for commercial purposes.
• Usage includes exhibitions, events, websites, social media, and printed materials.

The Most Important Rule:

Have fun and enjoy the process!