LAHORE GRAMMAR SCHOOL WINS NATIONAL TITLE IN BRITISH COUNCIL’S 10TH 'YOUR WORLD' COMPETITION

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- The British Council is celebrating the 10th edition of its global video-making competition, ‘Your World’, an initiative aimed at equipping young people with the skills needed to address the world’s pressing challenges.

Designed to foster critical thinking, creativity and cross-curricular application, the competition encourages students to translate their learning into impactful action within their communities, according to a statement.

From Pakistan, the national winners were students from Lahore Grammar School Johar Town International, whose video emphasised the importance of integrating performing arts into education. The project showcased how schools can nurture diverse student aspirations despite socio-economic barriers.

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British Council Country Director in Pakistan, James Hampson praised the initiative and the students’ achievement, stating that participation in such global platforms is a key benefit of being a British Council Partner School.

The winning team expressed gratitude for the recognition, noting that the competition offered a meaningful platform to raise awareness on educational and social topics. They also acknowledged the British Council’s continued support throughout their journey.

This year’s edition saw 642 video projects submitted by 3,210 students from 34 countries, reflecting the growing influence of the initiative in preparing youth for leadership roles on the global stage.

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Themed "Skills for Sustainability – Equipping All Youth for the Future", the competition aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 on quality education, focusing on the importance of building capacity among young people to address sustainability issues.

The competition helps students develop vital academic and life skills, including collaboration, digital literacy, communication, and problem-solving, and also encourages confidence in addressing real-world challenges with innovative solutions.

Since its inception, Your World has involved over 30,000 students worldwide, encouraging youth-led social impact projects and inspiring the next generation of global leaders. The 11th edition is scheduled to open in September.

-- BERNAMA