BackgroundAMR is often viewed as a technical issue—left to doctors, pharmacists, scientists, or policymakers.But in reality, AMR affects everyone: families, farmers, students, workers, communities, animals, and the environment.
For World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) 2025, we’re expanding the conversation.This competition invites young people from all walks of life to creatively reimagine AMR through storytelling.
Write a creative essay that tells the story of AMR from the point of view of someone or something affected by it.
Your character could be:
A child, parent, student, or farmer
A traveler, factory worker, or community member
Or even a cow, chicken, pet, river, tree, forest, the economy
The aim is to humanize and personalize AMR, making it relatable and unforgettable.
Show how your character understands—or struggles to understand—AMR
Illustrate how AMR impacts their life, family, work, or environment
Highlight challenges with awareness, diagnosis, treatment, or recovery
The competition is open to youth aged 18 – 35 years old. We aim to gather a diverse range of voices and perspectives, including individuals outside the healthcare, research, and education sectors — those who have largely been left out of AMR conversations.
Submission GuidelinesMaximum: 1000 words
Font: Times New Roman, 12pt, double-spaced
Properly aligned essay margins
No plagiarism and no AI-generated content
One submission per participant
Format: Word (.doc/.docx) or PDF
Why This MattersThis competition gives young people a chance to:
Amplify unheard voices in the fight against AMR
Inject creativity into AMR awareness
Spark conversations that will continue beyond WAAW 2025
Submissions are being evaluated through a blinded review process. Winning essays will be featured on the organization’s website and online platforms.
