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Background of the Programme

Dhaka was declared as the “OIC Youth Capital 2020” by the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF) on 25 December 2019, marking the commencement of a wide spectrum and dynamic engagement amongst the youth of the OIC and the Muslim communities spread all over the world. The selection of Dhaka as the “OIC Youth Capital 2020” coincided with the onslaught of COVID-19 pandemic. The activities planned during the initial design phases had to be greatly modified and augmented with the introduction of ICT technologies as the Youth Capital’s year commenced.

To celebrate the Dhaka OIC Youth Capital 2020, ten other elaborate mega events have been designed which will be implemented by various lead and co-lead Ministries throughout the year. “Sheikh Hasina Youth Volunteer Award 2020” has been planned as one the mega events which will be organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports as the lead Ministry, with the Ministry of Social Welfare and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs being the co-host Ministries. The Forum is a global network of organizations/individuals involved in international volunteering, promoting the value of volunteering for development through policy engagement, mutual learning and by sharing innovative and good practices.

Context of the Programme

During the crisis situation of the COVID-19 pandemic, the youth have shown that they are also the present and the most relevant stakeholders in building up resilience against COVID-19. They have been the first responders to the crisis situation in almost everywhere of the world. From providing food and relief, they have facilitated emergency medical support as well as buried the dead bodies of the COVID affected patients when nobody else dared to. They have helped the health caregivers with free transportation and ride during the lockdown situation, showed great care to the stray animals, provided food for the duty heroes and the list goes on and on. Now it’s time their efforts and contributions in combating the COVID-19 pandemic were acknowledged and recognized.

Bangladesh as a nation has also shown great resistance in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and got great success under the prudent and visionary leadership of the Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. So the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh wants to recognize the Indomitable Spirit shown by the Young Volunteers across the globe in response to the COVID-19 pandemic by organizing “Sheikh Hasina Youth Volunteer Award 2020” under the umbrella of the Dhaka OIC Youth Capital 2020.

 

 

Objectives of the Programme

• to recognize the Indomitable Spirit shown by the Young Volunteers across the Globe in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
• to appreciate the great resistance Bangladesh has shown in their successful fight against COVID-19 pandemic under the prudent and visionary leadership of the Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
• to encourage more youths across the globe to take part in voluntary and humanitarian activities
• to give the young volunteers opportunity to compete against and make connections with their global counterparts
• to give the young volunteers mentorship opportunity where they will get to learn from the leaders
• to make the youth feel an important stakeholder of the society
• to engage the youths in decision and policy making level

Competition Format

The competition is taking place in two stages – National (Bangladesh) and International.

The registration for the national (Bangladesh) stage is already completed. Top 100 and top 10 winners from the national stage will be announced soon. Top 10 participants will automatically join the International Stage.

For the selection of the International Stage of the Sheikh Hasina Youth Volunteer Award 2020, ten participants (individual and/or organization) will be shortlisted in five categories from each of the following six regions: Bangladesh, Middle East, Rest of Asia, Africa, North America and Europe.

The categories for the International Stage are as follows:

• Volunteer Leadership

Individuals and groups (not registered organizations/NPOs/NGOs/INGOs) who have led and supported their local communities, conducted voluntary activities to protect the environment and biodiversity, performed acts of bravery, etc. during COVID-19 crisis situation, will get the Volunteer Leadership award.

• Media and Service Excellence

Media personnel and people from different services who have taken life risks and performed their job during the COVID-19 situation, will get the Media and Service Excellence award.

• Online Volunteer Campaign

Individuals and organizations that have played crucial roles in combating COVID-19 pandemic through online volunteerism i.e. online campaigns, information sharing etc., will get the Online Volunteer Campaign award.

• Best Innovative Idea

Individuals and organizations that have come up with the most innovative and creative voluntary initiatives in in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic, will get the Best Innovative Idea award.

• Outstanding Youth-led Voluntary Organization

Registered youth-led organizations that have made significant and exemplary contribution through voluntary activities during the COVID-19 crisis situation, will get the Outstanding Youth-led Voluntary Organization award.

Evaluation and Prizes

A Jury Board consisting renowned National & International Personalities related with social and civic work i.e. Researchers and Academicians, Policy Makers, Representatives from Development Sector etc. will be responsible for the selection process. The Jury Board will evaluate the applications based on eligibility and criteria. Top 50 participants from five international regions each will receive customized crest and certificate. Top 5 winners each will receive trophy, certificate and prize money worth USD 2000.

Conditions and Rules for Participation

• Individuals/organizations must submit their voluntary activities as asked in the registration forms
• Participants can register in multiple categories (maximum 2)
• Participation is allowed to the citizens with Muslim background from the selected regions
• The age limit is 18 to 35 years
• Individuals/organizations must submit valid evidence of the voluntary activities
• For video submission, video must not be more than one-minute long and must be submitted in MP4 format (and the size must not exceed 10MB)
• Valid legal documents must be submitted in case of registered organizations
• The participants must adhere to the event’s regulations and procedures as stated by the organizing committee

Volunteers are requested to submit their voluntary activities (available at –  http://dhaka.oicyouthcapital.com/shyva). The deadline for the registration is 15 April 2021.

For more information, visit the platforms below –

Website: http://youthpowerhouse.org/shyva/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/youthpowerhousebd

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfZlszcGri4jTSUSC2uIiug

The Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh organized a press briefing session in order to inaugurate the “OIC Knowledge Master” competition, which is one of the key programs of the mega event- Dhaka OIC Youth Capital 2020.

One of the main difficulties the youth face nowadays is making right decisions fast. Being able to make the right decisions fast could save them a lot of time which they could use in shaping the decisions better afterwards. To break this stiffness and help the youth making most of their time during this COVID-19 pandemic, “OIC Knowledge Master” quiz competition is going to be organized in participation with the youth of the OIC Member States and representatives from the Muslim communities of the non-OIC Member States. This competition will also help to address our Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s call to engage youths with decision-making, ideas and innovations to build a resilient and sustainable future for all.

This year’s celebrations come at a time when the whole world is fighting one common enemy, the COVID-19 pandemic where youths have been the most affected in this crisis situation as they are the most active stakeholders in the society in terms of productivity, mobility and interaction, so this COVID-19 crisis is disruptive in terms of their lifestyle and prospects for their future. With most educational institutions being closed and with restrictions on travel, physical activity, and mass gatherings, postponement of events etc., the impact of COVID-19 has had major implications for all youths, especially the students. These implications can have commensurate psychological consequences. To help the students deal with these challenges as well as to polish up their Critical Thinking skill and help them develop a healthy and competitive mind, “OIC Knowledge Master” quiz competition will completely take place online to connect the youths from all over the world.

 

The “OIC Knowledge Master” quiz competition is going to be held online by organizing the youth of the world to meet the challenges of the ongoing Covid-19 as well as to acquire their constructive thinking and skills and help them develop a healthy and competitive mindset.

Dhaka OIC Youth Capital 2020 believes that every new life brings a possibility and a promise. Therefore, as part of the Dhaka OIC Youth Capital 2020 Mega Event, the “OIC Knowledge Master” will showcase the knowledge and skills of the youth as well as inspire them to connect with the youth of other countries of the world and build a vibrant and sustainable future for all.

 

Objectives:

• To help the young participants improve or expand their knowledge of things, either

general or in specific area

• To promote the history and diverse cultures of Bangladesh and the nations from the OIC

region and beyond

• To provide the global youth an opportunity to learn about the life of Bangabandhu and

get inspired to build their life based on his ideology

• To promote a fun way of studying and in the process help improve one’s general

knowledge

• To enable young participants to think from different angles or simply ‘to think out of the

box’

• To aid in language development and in particular subject areas of study
• To provide the youth a platform where they can assess or measure their growth in the

knowledge, abilities and / or skills either on a general level or restricted to specific fields

for instance: History, Culture, Science etc.

• To conduct an event where it’s fun to participate in but with a competitive element
• To promote harmony and inclusiveness among the youths from different regions and

backgrounds

• To promote a healthy debate amongst participants in order to learn from each other
• To help the young participants build soft skills

COMPETITION FORMAT

The competition will take place in two layers: Regional and International.

Regional Level

In the Regional Level, participants will be selected from each of the following regions:

• Bangladesh
• Middle East
• Africa
• Rest of Asia
• Europe
• North America

International Level

Selected participants from the Regional Level will compete together in the International Level.

Number of primarily selected participants from each region for the international stage is as follows:

• Bangladesh – 48
• Middle East – 24
• Africa – 24
• Rest of Asia – 16
• Europe – 16
• North America – 16

 

COMPETITION MODULE

The Quiz Competition will take place through following rounds:

Qualifying Round: 100+ (144) participants will be selected for the Qualifying Round,

commemorating the 100th Birth Anniversary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Selection will be made based on registrants’ data/information

submission quality and/or lottery (if needed).

Group Round: The Main Stage of the competition will start with this round where a total

number of 72 participants will participate in 24 groups. Each group will consist of 3

participants. Top 24 participants from 24 groups will qualify for the Quarter Final round.

 

 

Number of Group Round participants from each region is as follows:

Bangladesh – 24

Middle East – 12

Africa – 12

Rest of Asia – 8

Europe – 8

North America – 8

 

Quarter Final: Top 24 participants from the Group Round will be divided into 8 groups

with each group consisting 3 participants each. Top 8 participants from 8 groups will

qualify for the Semi Finals.

Semi Final: Top 8 participants from the Quarter Finals will compete in the Semi Finals.

Top 4 will make the Final!

Final: Top 4 participants from the competition will face off each other in the final.

Quiz Formats and Rules:

There will be a general quiz on various topics. There will be five rounds for the quizzing event.

Round-1: General Knowledge

Round 2: Bangabandhu and Bangladesh

Round 3: Knowledge Specialist

Round 4: Take Your Chance

Round 5: Rapid Fire Round

Quiz content:

• General knowledge
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Bangabandhu and Bangladesh
• History
• Art and culture
• Science
• Business education
• and others

Eligibility to participate:

• Citizenship of any country in the world
• Ability to communicate in English
• Accustomed to digital technology with good internet connection
• Age range 18-35
• Detailed knowledge and interest in quiz competition

 

Conditions and Disclaimer

• Only individual participation is allowed, and individuals must submit data/information as asked in the registration form
• The Contest will be held exclusively in English
• Participation is only open to the eligible people from selected regions
• If there is a tie, then the participant with maximum number of correct answers will be considered as winner
• In case of any disputes, the decision taken by the quizmaster or the quiz organizers shall be considered final
• No electronic gadgets or equipment, written or printed material is allowed during the contest
• If any participant is found misleading the organizer or using unfair means to win, organizers reserve the right to disqualify the team at any stage of the event
• The participants must adhere to the event’s regulations and procedures as stated by the organizing committee
• Organizers hold the right to make changes in the event structure during the event

 

Program Schedule

1^st Prize – 2500 USD

2^nd Prize – 2000 USD

3^rd Prize – 1500 USD

Program Schedule

 

• Media Briefing – March 2021
• Registration – March – April 2021
• Primary Selection Announcement – April 2021
• Quizzing Event – April 2021
• Winners Engagement – April 2021
• *Award Giving Ceremony – June 2021