The Italian Youth Agency promotes the national creative award Here wonders are wrought, an initiative aimed at young people aged 18 to 30 aimed at creating an original graphic design for the creation of commemorative commemorative stamps, commemorative stamps with no postal value, dedicated to the Eighth Centenary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi.
The initiative is part of the activities envisaged in the Memorandum of Understanding between the Italian Youth Agency and the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato, with the aim of enhancing the national cultural heritage and promoting the active participation of new generations through creative and artistic expression.
The young people will be involved in a journey of artistic and cultural reflection inspired by the Franciscan message, promoting values such as peace, fraternity, intercultural dialogue, solidarity, care for creation, sustainability, and active citizenship, in accordance with the principles and objectives of the European Union for young people. Young Italian citizens or residents of Italy may participate, individually or through informal groups, youth associations, educational institutions, academies, and schools of graphic design, art, and design. The selected proposals, in addition to becoming official creative references, may also be promoted through institutional events, cultural dissemination activities, communication campaigns, and national and European initiatives aimed at young people.
With this initiative, the Italian Youth Agency confirms its commitment to supporting the leadership of new generations, promoting creativity as a tool for civic participation, intercultural dialogue, and building a more inclusive, supportive, and sustainable society.
The deadline to participate is 17 July 2026. Click here to learn more