The presentation of prizes to the winners of the Children’s drawing competition, that was organised as part of the mE&U fest held in September 2010, was held recently.

The mE&U fest was the main activity held in 2010 to increase awareness and provide information on the Cohesion Policy 2007-2013. Cohesion Policy 2007-2013 is the European Union’s strategy to reduce economic and social disparities among its regions and Member States. The 2007-2013 Structural Funds and Cohesion Fund provide the finances to achieve these goals.

The mE&U fest was organised by the Planning and Priorities Co-ordination Department (PPCD) within the Office of the Prime Minister on 5 September in Gozo and on 8 September in Malta. People visiting the events received information about what Cohesion Policy means for Malta and Gozo and were able to see examples of projects that are being implemented through the Structural Funds 2007-2013, all set against a showcase of local talent with the participation of a number of local singers and performers.

The festival included a drawing competition for children. To participate in the competition, children had to interpret one of the topics that were being presented during the festival: employment opportunities; the built and natural environment; science and technology; and health and education.

The winners were 8 year old Philip Paul Grima, from Sannat, Glenn Curmi, 12, from Munxar; Leon Bartolo, 6, from Gharghur and Christina Vassallo, 12, from Hamrun. Each winner was given a book token as well as a pack of promotional items as memento of the occasion. Mr. Stephen Calleja, Director (Programmes and Projects), PPCD presented the prizes.

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