Young people and adults from Chisinau invited to participate in “Be safe online!” essay competition

The Municipal Library “B.P. Hasdeu” and the Association “Friends of the Library” are launching an essay contest dedicated to cybersecurity, addressed to people aged between 13 and 35 years from Chisinau. The contest aims to raise awareness of online security issues and promote responsible, ethical and non-violent behavior.

The theme of the competition, “Be safe online”, encourages participants to reflect on the importance of digital security and express their ideas in a creative essay. The organizers have two main objectives: to raise awareness of cyber risks and to encourage responsible behaviour in the digital environment.

Participants are challenged to write a 500-word essay combining originality of ideas with correct grammar, punctuation and syntax. Essays must be submitted by February 3, 2025, 5:00 p.m. to bmhasdeumd@gmail.com with the subject line “For the Be Safe Online!” contest.

To support participants in writing their essays, the Municipal Library “B.P. Hasdeu” will organize two creative writing sessions, on December 18, 2024, 14:00, and January 16, 2025, 14:00, at its premises in bd. Ștefan cel Mare, nr. 48. During these sessions, experienced writers will offer practical guidance and useful techniques to create engaging and well-structured essays.

Entries will be judged by a jury of cybersecurity experts and literary representatives. The judging process will take into account originality of ideas, clarity of exposition, accuracy of information and coherence of the text. The best essays will be published in a special edition, giving authors the chance to see their ideas appreciated by a wide audience.

The winners will be rewarded with valuable prizes from IT and mobile phone companies at the “Be safe online!” gala, to be announced later.

To enter, participants are invited to fill in the form available online at this link or go to the “Competitions” section of the Municipal Library website www.hasdeu.md.

The “Be safe online!” competition is a unique opportunity to help educate the public about cyber challenges and risks, while stimulating creativity and digital responsibility. The organizers encourage young people to get actively involved, express their ideas and contribute to building a safer digital space.