Call for Essay Submissions
Taiwanese American Federation of Northern California (TAFNC)
WHA for Taiwan | Essay Contest
Submission Deadline: May 15, 2025
Purpose:
- To advocate for Taiwan’s inclusion and participation in the World Health Assembly (WHA)
- To raise awareness of Taiwan’s medical advancements and global health contributions
Essay Guidelines:
- Submissions may be in English or Chinese (Mandarin)
- Essays should directly address one or both of the above purposes
- TAFNC reserves the right to translate essays into English for WHA communication
- Word count: 600–1,200 words
- Format: PDF or Word Document
Who Can Submit:
Open to Northern California residents of all backgrounds, including high school and college students, professionals, and community members
Awards:
First Place: $200 USD
Second Place: $150 USD
Third Place: $100 USD
The First Place essay will be shared with WHA delegates and used to represent our community’s stance on Taiwan’s global health engagement.
Submission Instructions:
Please send your essay by May 15, 2025 to:
Google Form: https://forms.gle/1HMmS38TuteFjxxZ9 (preferred)
OR submit via email to:
Leona, Secretary of TAFNC
Email: tafnc.org(@)gmail.com
Subject: WHA Essay – [Name]
徵文比賽
北加州台灣人聯合會(TAFNC)
WHA for Taiwan | 徵文活動
截止日期:2025年5月15日
目的:
- 呼籲台灣參與世界衛生大會(WHA)
- 提升對台灣在醫療技術與全球健康貢獻的認識
徵文說明:
- 可用英文或中文(繁體)撰寫
- 文章主題須符合以上任一目的
- 主辦單位有權翻譯為英文以轉交給WHA代表
- 字數限制:600–1,200字
- 格式:PDF或Word檔案
參賽資格:
歡迎北加州各族裔居民參加
包含高中、大學生、專業人士、社區成員皆可投稿
可個人或小組參賽(最多3人合寫一篇)
獎金:
第一名:美金$200
第二名:美金$150
第三名:美金$100
第一名得獎文章將呈交WHA,作為我們社區支持台灣加入WHA的立場表達。
投稿方式:
請於2025年5月15日前寄送您的文章至:
Google Form: https://forms.gle/1HMmS38TuteFjxxZ9 (preferred)
OR submit via email to:
Leona(北加州台灣人聯合會秘書)
電子郵件:tafnc.org(@)gmail.com
Subject: WHA Essay – [Name]
比賽評審介紹
Dr. Yeamow Chen
榮譽教授,加州州立大學舊金山分校
Emeritus Professor, San Francisco State University
Shirley Yu
北加州台灣商會 WHA委員會 主席
Chair, WHA Committee, Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern California
John Hsieh
Love of Taiwan 主席
Chair, Love of Taiwan Association
