Write about Childhood

"And even if you found yourself in some prison, whose walls let in none of the world's sound - wouldn't you still have your childhood, that jewel beyond all price, that treasure house of memories? Turn your attention to it." - Rainer Maria Rilke

Two new competitions have now been announced at Excel for Charity on the theme of Childhood in aid of Stepping Stones Nigeria.

The Poetry competition is to be judged by Susanna Roxman author of imagining seals, while the Short Story competition is to be judged by Toni Kan, author of Nights of the Creaking Bed.


Stepping Stones Nigeria (SSN) is a UK Charity whose work saves, protects and transforms the lives of thousands of vulnerable and disadvantaged children in Nigeria. They are a small and effective charity that works from a child-rights approach doing everything in their power to ensure that children in the Niger Delta get a properhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif education, healthcare, food and protechttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.giftion. All of their partner organisations are run by inspirational Nigerians whose work goes a long way to dispel the negative stereotypes that are often held by people from outside of Nigeria. They all share a commitment to upholding the highest standards in accountability, transparency and effective service delivery. Above all, these organisations work tirelessly to bring positive change to the lives of some of the most needy children on the planet.

Learn more and enter the competitions here:

Poetry Competition

Short Story Competition