Main Na Mano Haar 3.0
میں نہ مانوں ہار
After two successful years, Main Na Mano Haar is now entering its third year.
Our failures are not stop signs. They are steps on the path to our goals. Share your journey through art or writing and inspire others to keep going. Submissions close on 25 November 2026.
The Campaign at a Glance
A believer never gives up.
Every Setback Is a Step Towards Success
Main Na Mano Haar 3.0 is a creative competition built to cultivate future leaders by developing deep inner strength and emotional resilience.
The competition encourages young people to see challenges as opportunities to grow. We invite them to reflect on personal struggles, how they kept going, and the victories that followed.
Now Entering Our Third Year
Two successful years, over 750+ entries, and countless stories of resilience transformed into art and words. Main Na Mano Haar now enters its third year. And this time, your story could be the one we’re waiting to hear.
Competition Categories
Visual Art
Paint, draw, sketch or design a piece that captures a moment you feel and the strength it took to rise again.
Written Works
Write a story, poem, essay or reflection about your struggles and the victories that followed.
- English
- اردو
- العربية
Rules & Regulations
Please read the rules carefully before submitting your entry.
Art Competition
- Artwork should be A4 size.
- Artwork should be enclosed with a border.
- Colours should be bright.
- A clear picture of the artwork should be uploaded.
- Mention your full name and details.
- Artwork should reflect the topic.
- Images copied from the internet are not allowed.
- Traced artworks are not accepted.
- One participant can only send one artwork.
- Judges' decision is final. Rights for excluding any artwork are reserved.
- Work must be original and without help from any source.
- Work must not be published anywhere else.
Writing Competition (English & Urdu)
Topic
- Urdu – Main Na Mano Haar
- English – I rise, I fall, I try again
Font
- Style – Times Roman
- Font size – 12
- Space between lines – 1.5
- Paragraph – Indented
No. of words by category
- A) 08–09 YRS — minimum word count 250
- B) 10–12 YRS — minimum word count 250
- C) 13–15 YRS — minimum word count 250
- D) 16+ YRS — minimum word count 350
Writing Competition (Arabic)
No. of words by category
- A) 08–09 YRS — word count 250
- B) 10–12 YRS — word count 250
- C) 13–15 YRS — word count 250
- D) 16+ YRS — word count 250
General
- Judges' decision is final. Rights for excluding any work are reserved.
- Work must be original and without help from any source.
- Work must not be published anywhere else.
Three Simple Steps
- Reflect
Think of a time you feel short, and how you found the strength to rise again.
- Create
Turn that journey into a piece of visual art or writing in English, Urdu or Arabic.
- Submit
Read the rules, then send your entry through the official online form before 25 November 2026.
Time Left to Submit
Submissions close 25 November 2026, 11:59 PM PKT
Prizes & Recognition
Your voice deserves to be heard. Winning and inspiring entries are recognised in three ways.
Cash Prizes
PKR 5,000 in cash prizes awarded to winning entries.
E-Certificates
Official recognition for participation and achievement.
Digital Anthology
Inspiring entries will be featured in the official digital anthology book.
Mark Your Calendar
Now Open
Submissions are being accepted through the online entry form.
25 November 2026
Last date to submit your entry.
January 2027
Winners announced and the digital anthology revealed.
Brought to You Together
Main Na Mano Haar 3.0 is a joint effort to help young people build resilience and share their stories with the world.
Don’t Wait for the Perfect Moment
Your story of never giving up could be exactly what someone else needs to hear. Submit your entry before 25 November 2026.