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Salut Bargny: News from the Young Gamechangers’ Mission in Senegal
11 July 2024, Nairobi. – The vibrant community of Bargny, Senegal, recently welcomed an inspiring mission led by UN-Habitat and the World Health Organization (WHO).
11 July 2024, Nairobi. – The vibrant community of Bargny, Senegal, recently welcomed an inspiring mission led by UN-Habitat and the World Health Organization (WHO).
10 July 2024, Nairobi. – The recent mission of the Young Gamechangers Initiative (YGI) team by UN-Habitat was in Jatni, state of Odisha, India, centered
4 July 2024, Bargny. – The excitement is building as we gear up for the next Studio III – Minecraft Co-Design Workshop! Fresh from our
28 June 2024, Nairobi. – In 2007, representatives from UN-Habitat’s One Stop Youth Resource Centres, originating from four capital cities in East Africa, gathered in
21 June 2024, Nairobi. – It is not a coincidence that this year’s International Youth Day is dedicated to the topic of digital engagement towards
28 April 2024, Nairobi. – One of the 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) is to have sustainable cities that provide opportunities for all, including access
24 January 2024, Nairobi. – As we commemorate the International Day of Education, our focus turns to the evolving landscape of education in the midst
21 December 2023, Nairobi. – In an era of rapid urbanization, the significance of public spaces cannot be overstated. Defined by UN-Habitat as areas publicly
20 December 2023, Nairobi. – As Kerala’s sun-kissed beaches beckon visitors from far and wide, the new age social bank’s ESAF Foundation’s visionary “Beach for
Sustainable policies and urban planning create green jobs and opportunities for the youth, enable digital connectivity and advance gender equality. António Guterres UN Secretary-General Read
Eligibility Criteria
All ages up to 24;
If you are less than 18 years old, please provide the contact details of a guardian.
Submission Process
Please use this link to sign-up for the challenge;
Familiarize yourself with the health benefits of public space and Minecraft;
The challenge starts from April 1st;
Submissions will be accepted from May 15th until May 31st.
Submission Requirement
Your submission must include:
A compressed Minecraft world file (max 500mb);
A short description of how your idea is making public spaces healthier and more enjoyable for you(th) (max 400 words/all languages).
Project Criteria
Our judges are seeking for ideas that are: innovative, transformative, inclusive;
The submission that excels in all criteria will win the grand prize.
Judging Process
First round: 10-15 submissions will be selected;
Second round: The selected submissions will pitch their projects to the judges.
Prizes
The main prize is $5,000 towards implementation of the winning solution.
Terms and Conditions
By participating in the challenge you grant UN-Habitat that the images and/or filmed footage can be used on UN-Habitats & UN-Habitats Youth social media accounts, brand merchandise, website, and can be shared with press media outlets. From time to time, materials may also be used by its partners.
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