Mental well being for the UK community
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Muslim Aid are focused on supporting the UK community with their mental well being.
Secondary School Workshops
The ‘Value Every Mind’ School Programme, aimed at managing anxiety and stress among students, parents, and school staff.
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Creative competition
Imagine the world you want to see in 40 years! Enter our competition and share your vision of a positive future.
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Mental Health Crisis
61% of Muslims in England and Wales live in the lowest 40% of areas ranked by deprivation score, with economic insecurity closely linked to mental ill-health.
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Community Involvement
The competition promotes community engagement by inviting local artists, schools, and families to support and celebrate young artistic talents.
Student Registration
Students sign up by providing their details to participate in the competition. Registration allows them to showcase their talent and creativity.
Competition Submission
Participants submit their artwork or written pieces through this website. The deadline for submissions is 8th May 2025.
Judge Voting
A panel of judges reviews the submitted artworks from 9th May 2025, voting based on creativity, originality, and execution to ensure a fair selection process.
Winner Announcement
The winners are announced based on the judges’ votes. Top participants are recognized for their exceptional contributions to the competition.
Prizes
Winners will be presented their prize on stage at Eid in the Square in London on 8th June 2025
Competition Submissions Preview
Meet The Judges
LAURA WALFORD
Director - Belgravia Gallery
MAYA SCHULZ
CEO - Maya Schulz Consulting
HAJERA MEMON
Managing Director - Shade 7 Limited
Judging Criteria & Scoring
Creativity
How unique and innovative is the artwork.
Originality
How much does your design match the idea you are working on.
Emotional Impact
Does the artwork evoke an emotional response.
Theme Adherence
How closely does the artwork align with the competition’s theme.
Frequently Asked Questions
This competition is your chance to share your vision of a better world. What does a positive future look like to you? Get creative and express your hopes and dreams through art, a short story, or a poem! Not only is this a fun way to share your ideas, but creativity can also be a great way to boost your wellbeing and help you process your thoughts and emotions while imagining a brighter future.
Some of the best entries (with your consent) will be displayed at our Eid event on 8th June 2025 and shared across Muslim Aid’s social media—so the world can see your amazing vision! Winners will have their entries turned into a special edition Eid card.
If you’re under 13, you’ll need parental consent to enter when you register.
️️1️- Create your artwork, story, or poem on a single side of A4 paper.
2️- Take a clear photo or scan of your work.
Your file format must be doc, jpg, png or pdf and under 10MB
3️- Upload your entry via this link: Creative competition [or scan the QR code below]
Our judges will review all entries in May, and we’ll announce the winners by 30th May 2025 on our social media and via email.
Prizes will be announced soon—stay tuned!
Your winning entry will be turned into an Eid card! Your Eid card could be shared far and wide, spreading joy while raising funds for Muslim Aid projects. Get creative and make a difference!
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Creativity (25 points) – Is your idea fresh, exciting, and imaginative? Does it stand out? - •
Originality (25 points) – How unique is your artwork or written piece? Does it truly reflect your vision? - •
Theme Match (25 points) – Does your artwork or writing connect clearly with the competition theme? - •
Emotional Impact (25 points) – Does your entry make people feel something? Is it inspiring, moving, or thought-provoking? - •
Give it your best shot, and most importantly—have fun expressing your vision of a better world!
The entries with the highest scores will be announced as winners by 30 May 2025.