Pencil Royals was created to address the silence and lack of awareness surrounding child abuse and child protection rights among students. Many children go through harmful experiences but do not have a safe or expressive way to speak out or even understand their rights. Traditional awareness methods often fail to fully engage young people.
By using art—a language children naturally connect with—we created a platform where students can express themselves freely, learn about their rights, and spark important conversations in schools and communities. At the same time, Pencil Royals is a one-of-a-kind national competition designed to discover and showcase the most talented young artists across the country—turning creativity into both a voice for protection and a pathway for opportunity.
In practice, Pencil Royals is delivered as a structured, school-based art competition that combines creativity with child protection education. We partner with secondary schools and organize on-site drawing sessions where students are given a child protection theme and a reference image. Over several hours, students create artworks that express their understanding of issues like safety, rights, and abuse prevention.
During the sessions, we integrate short awareness talks to help students understand their rights in a simple and age-appropriate way. Teachers and coordinators are also engaged to support and guide students throughout the process.
The artworks are then evaluated, and top students progress through different stages of the competition—from school level to regional and national finals. At advanced stages, events can be hosted at partner institutions, bringing together top talent, media, and stakeholders.
Beyond the competition, the artwork becomes a powerful advocacy tool—shared in exhibitions, social media, and campaigns to raise awareness about child protection while showcasing young talent.
Pencil Royals has been spreading primarily through school partnerships, word of mouth, and strategic collaborations. We began by engaging a few pilot schools, where the impact of the program—both in student participation and awareness—quickly generated interest from neighboring schools. Teachers and students became key ambassadors, sharing their experiences and encouraging other institutions to take part.
In addition, we are leveraging social media platforms to showcase student artwork, competition highlights, and child protection messages, which has helped us reach a wider audience beyond the schools. We are also actively building partnerships with organizations, sponsors, and education stakeholders to expand into more regions and strengthen the program’s visibility and credibility.
As a result, Pencil Royals is steadily growing from a small initiative into a recognized inter-school competition with the potential to scale nationally
Since its inception, Pencil Royals has evolved from a simple art competition into a more structured and impactful platform that combines talent development with child protection awareness. Initially focused mainly on drawing, we have expanded the concept to include guided sessions that educate students about their rights in a simple and engaging way.
We have also introduced a tiered competition format—moving from school-level participation to regional and national stages—to increase competitiveness and visibility for young artists. In addition, we’ve refined our themes to focus more directly on child protection issues, making the artwork more meaningful as an advocacy tool.
Beyond the classroom, we are integrating exhibitions, partnerships, and digital platforms to showcase student work, amplify awareness, and attract sponsors. These improvements have strengthened both the educational impact and the ability of Pencil Royals to identify and promote top artistic talent across the country.
As a sponsor, participation in Pencil Royals involves supporting both the competition and its mission of promoting child protection through art. Sponsors can contribute by providing funding, art materials (such as pencils, paper, and drawing tools), or logistical support for events and exhibitions.
In return, sponsors gain visibility through branding on competition materials, banners, student artworks, and digital platforms, as well as direct engagement with schools and communities. Sponsors may also participate in events, award ceremonies, and media coverage, positioning their brand as a champion for youth empowerment and child protection.
