The Evolution of Cultural Norms in the Digital Age: Discuss how technology and social media are reshaping cultural interactions and perceptions among youth.

This year, we invited young writers from around the world to explore the powerful ways the digital age is reshaping culture, identity, and connection. From social media activism to the redefinition of belonging, your submissions reflected deep thought, creativity, and a wide range of lived experiences.

We’re proud to present the results of the 2025 Writing Competition, showcasing voices that captured the complexities of cultural identity in an increasingly connected — and digitized — world. These stories offer bold reflections, ask important questions, and remind us that culture today is not confined by geography, but shaped through a global dialogue.

Dive into the winning entries, honorable mentions, and youth highlights — and witness the future of storytelling in the digital age.

Announcing the winners! 🎉

Honorable Mentions – Stories That Stood Out

Our Honorable Mention recognize writers whose work showed exceptional insight, creativity, and originality in exploring this year’s theme. These voices brought powerful reflections on identity, technology, and culture that deserve special recognition.

Youth Spotlight Recognition Awards – Voices of the Next Generation

We’re also proud to present the Youth Spotlight Award, celebrating the incredible talents of writers aged 10 to 13. These young storytellers brought fresh perspectives and heartfelt honesty to the conversation — proving that you’re never too young to reflect on the world around you and make your voice heard.

We were honored to receive incredible submissions from ten countries for our 2025 Writing Competition: India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, United States, Nigeria, Philippines, Australia, Botswana, and Tanzania! This year, we invited young writers to reflect on how the digital age is reshaping culture, identity, and connection — and your responses were nothing short of inspiring.

Through your writing, we gained meaningful insight into how technology and social media are transforming the way we share, express, and even construct our cultural identities. From TikTok activism to digital storytelling, you showed us how today’s youth are navigating a world where heritage is no longer just inherited — it’s co-created in a global village that defies borders and norms.

Your voices illuminated the beauty and complexity of this evolving digital landscape. While we wish we could feature every submission, don’t worry if you didn’t receive an award this time — more writing opportunities and contests are on the way! Be sure to follow us on Instagram to stay updated.

At The World in Us, we believe that every story shared in this new age bridges not only cultures, but generations and perspectives. So keep writing, keep questioning, and keep adding your voice to the global tapestry of ideas and identities. Together, we’re shaping a cultural future that is as inclusive, dynamic, and connected as the digital world itself.