Name: Sign Up for the 7th WHoA Youth Public Speaking Competition!
Start: 2024-12-01T13:00:00-08:00
End: 2024-12-01T16:30:00-08:00
Location: Richmond Library and Cultural Centre

This event is more than just a contest — it's a stage for young voices to shine.
About this Event

Join the "Warm Heart of Africa" Public Speaking Competition, proudly hosted by the Warm Heart of Africa (WHoA)Foundation in partnership with Future V Institute, HonRun, and U-Top Acadamy.

This event is more than just a contest — it's a stage for young voices to shine. Our mission is twofold: to give students a platform to share their ideas and sharpen their public speaking skills, and to raise vital funds for Mercy High School in Africa.Registration fee: Entry fee for the preliminary round: $40, and Finalists’ fee: $50.Every dollar raised goes directly to Mercy High School through the WHoA Foundation, making a real difference in the lives of students there by addressing their most urgent needs!And there’s more! Every participant will receive an official volunteer certificate from the WHoA Foundation — a great addition to your personal portfolio.

Ready to make an impact? To sign up, simply send your entry fee via e-transfer to [email protected]. No password needed, thanks to Auto Deposit! Just remember to include the full name of the participant in the Note section.Use your voice to make a difference! And EVERYONE can participate!

First Round Submission Deadline: Before Nov 13th, submit your video via WeChat, Unlisted YouTube video link, or Zoom video link.

Final Round: Dec 1st, 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM @ Performance Hall, Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond.

This year's competition theme is truly one-of-a-kind, giving each contestant the freedom to unleash their creativity and explore endless possibilities. We’re excited to see that no two speeches will be alike!!

◆ The Moment of ...Contestants are encouraged to fill in the blanks. They can share a personal story that has moved them or discuss a significant moment in history.

There are always special moments in life that touch you, inspire you, make you reflect, and provoke deep thought.

The competition will be divided into three age groups:

Junior Group：Gr. 1-4
Intermediate Group：Gr. 5-7
Senior Group: Gr. 8 and above

First Round: Submissions are due by Nov 13 at 11:59 PM. You can submit your speech using any of the following three methods, keeping in mind that the speech length should be between 3 and 5 minutes:

1. WeChat Video: For the Vancouver, West Vancouver and North Vancouver, send your video to Sophy (WeChat ID: Y7788813658). For the Surrey and Richmond, send it to Christine (WeChat ID: utop6666).

2. Unlisted YouTube Video: Record an unlisted YouTube video and email the link to [email protected]. Creating an unlisted YouTube video is easy! For detailed instructions, check out this:

3. Zoom Video: Record your video using Zoom, making sure to enable the Record function. Once you finish recording, Zoom will automatically send an email with the video link. Please forward this link to [email protected].

**Important:** In your email, be sure to include the contestant's full name, grade, and complete regional information. Missing information may result in disqualification from the competition. This email will also be used to issue the volunteer certificate, so please use an email address you check regularly.

The preliminary results will be announced on Nov 17.

Final Round: Dec 1, from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM, divided into three age groups.

Speeches should be between 3 and 5 minutes long (points will be deducted for exceeding the time limit).

Every contribution to the WHOA Foundation is a testament to the collective effort of many — each cup of bubble tea sold, every handcrafted candle, the registration fees from speech competitions, and the unwavering support from teachers and parents. It's not about grand slogans; it's about the daily commitment of individuals coming together to make a difference.

The foundation cherishes every dollar donated and ensures it goes directly to where it's needed most. So far, we've proudly donated over $10,000 to Mercy High School, addressing their most urgent projects. Working hand-in-hand with Principal Peter, we diligently track the progress of each initiative to guarantee effective implementation and maximum impact.