World Sight Day is one of the most important days on the global eye health calendar, reminding us all of the value of our vision and the importance of protecting it. This year, World Sight Day falls on 9th October 2025, under the global theme “#LoveYourEyes – Putting People at the Heart of Eye Health.”
At EyeCare, we have always celebrated World Sight Day in a colorful, engaging, and impactful way, bringing people together to raise awareness and inspire action. This year will be no different. Alongside our public event, we are excited to launch a unique initiative that gives young Maldivians the chance to shine — the World Sight Day 2025 Student Art Competition.
About the Competition
The Student Art Competition is open to all students aged 11–15 years across the Maldives. It is a chance for young people to share their ideas and creativity while reflecting on what vision and eye health mean in their lives and communities.
This year, participants can choose from two exciting themes:
- “What does it mean to Love Your Eyes?”
– Encouraging self-care, responsibility, and the importance of regular eye tests. - “Putting People at the Heart of Eye Health.”
– Focusing on empathy, family, community, and the human stories behind vision care.
Submission Guidelines
- Opening Date: 26th September 2025
- Closing Date: 5th October 2025 (by 11:59 PM)
- Size: A4 (canvas or paper)
- Format: Hand-drawn or painted using any medium (pencil, watercolor, acrylic, mixed media). Digital art will not be accepted.
How to Submit:
- Malé: Deliver the original artwork to the EyeCare Main Building, Orchid Magu, Malé.
- Islands: Send a clear photo/scan of the artwork to [email protected] or submit it to the nearest EyeCare location.
All submissions must include:
- Full name of participant
- Age and date of birth / ID card copy
- School name & grade
- Parent/guardian contact number and email
- Chosen theme/topic
Voting & Selection
The competition will take place in two rounds:
- Round 1: Online Voting (7th–9th October 2025)
- All valid entries will be uploaded to EyeCare’s official Facebook page.
- The public can vote by “liking” their favorite artworks.
- The most-voted entries will be shortlisted for the final exhibition.
- Round 2: Exhibition & Final Voting
- Shortlisted artworks will be displayed at the World Sight Day public event at Artificial Beach.
- Visitors will have the chance to vote again during the exhibition.
- The Top 3 Winners will be announced live on stage during the closing ceremony.
Prizes
- 1st Place: MVR 5,000
- 2nd Place: MVR 3,000
- 3rd Place: MVR 2,000
- Certificates of recognition will be awarded to all shortlisted finalists.
Through this competition, EyeCare hopes to inspire the younger generation to think deeply about eye health and express their creativity in meaningful ways. By putting students at the center of this initiative, we celebrate both the #LoveYourEyes movement and the importance of people-centered eye health.
And this is just the beginning — alongside the art competition, EyeCare has more exciting and colorful activities planned for World Sight Day 2025, ensuring that this year’s celebration will be one to remember.
For full Terms & Conditions of this competition, please click here